Animating America: A Historical Study of How the Art of Animation has Helped to Define American Culture.

Authors

Andrew J. Badger, The College of WoosterFollow

Abstract

This Independent Study is meant to be a comprehensive analysis of three major animation studios and their works in the 20^th century, matched with an analysis of their overlying effects in international markets. I have chosen to study Disney, Warner Bros. and MGM instead of all of the known Hollywood animation studios, as these three studios have the largest effects on history. I analyze different films and directors to build a complex interlinking narrative that shows how icons in cultures are created and what their effects are on the world by looking at foreign animation.

Advisor

Hettinger, Madonna

Department

History

Recommended Citation

Badger, Andrew J., "Animating America: A Historical Study of How the Art of Animation has Helped to Define American Culture." (2015). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6734.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6734

Disciplines

American Film Studies | American Popular Culture

Keywords

America Animation Film

Publication Date

2015

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis