A fan’s subjective perspective on the early stages and evolution of traditional animation. Mostly an extensive list of cartoons and films that stand out in my eyes, all in neat chronological/geographical order. You’re welcome. Today: a special post about Fantasia, Disney’s attempt at artistic animation.
Fantasia was conceived in 1936 to boost Mickey Mouse’s popularity by casting him in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a kind of deluxe cartoon. Disney had been putting animation