Film and Animation Aesthetics

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture on Film and Animation Aesthetics.

Filmic

The aspect of art that concerns its relationship with the world around it.

Cinematic

Deals strictly with the aesthetics and internal structure of the art.

Aesthetics

The philosophical inquiry into art and beauty.

Content

Elements that refer to the real world outside the film, including narrative and characters.

Style

Also known as 'form,' it consists of elements that do not refer mimetically to a world outside the film, such as editing.

Film Form

The system of relationships among parts within a film.

Animation Aesthetics

Characteristics and conventions distinct from traditional live-action film, emphasizing flexibility in visual storytelling.

Ukiyo-e

A genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries, producing woodblock prints and paintings.

Washi

Traditional Japanese paper processed by hand, used in various traditional arts.

Mononoke

A Japanese animated series that explores the emotional turmoil of spirits bound to human emotions.

Montage

A cinematic technique that emphasizes the collision of images to create meaning and stimulate new ideas.