Walt Disney's Impact on the World of Animation

A Brief History of Walt Disney's Films Up Until His Death
To start things off, I for one truly despise Disney and his studio that still stands to this day. But from reading numerous texts and articles and viewing many of his features; I do give him much do respect in that the animation....

Walt Disney's Impact on the World of Animation
As much as I hate to admit it, Walt Disney did a lot for the animation business. This paper covers the history of Animation, and his pull on the business.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1891552/walt_disneys_impact_on_the_world_of.html

Animation: Love, Hate and War

The Influence of Animation During World War II
Yeah, I know what you're thinking, just what the hell is this guy talking about. Well it's a bit of a long story to explain this thesis statement, I have had a love of Animation, (I'll just call them cartoons for now on) for nearly twenty years and that is why I go to the School of
Visual Arts and I'm majoring in my third year of it now. Entering this school I was offered a class called the History of Animation, it expanded my own knowledge of Animation and widened my horizons of its uses. Growing up I had just saw it as a comedic art form, relying on the slapstick of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck as two comedic partners reminiscent of Laurel & Hardy, Martin & Lewis and Abbot & Costello. But now I'm aware of what cartoons were used for in it's over a century life span; Comedy, Love and Adventure as just a few examples. But one question plagued my mind, does Animation only go as far as entertainment, or does it have a much more psychological response to it's audience on the aspect of what it wants and gets out of the social life of Americans. I have seen it before in the past and I feel a second rise is coming for our times.......

Animation: Love, Hate and War
a history of animation and it's impact on World War II. Provides insider's tips in the world of animation and how it was used for the American public of the '40's.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1891502/animation_love_hate_and_war.html

Max Fleischer and Otto Messmer - Their Work in the Golden Age of Animation

Two pioneering animators that I have chose to write about are Max Fleischer (silent work only) and Otto Messmer. Based on class screenings of their films, plus text readings, I shall compare and contrast the two animators in terms of content, visual style and innovative techniques of animation....

Max Fleischer and Otto Messmer - Their Work in the Golden Age of Animation
This paper covers the impact of two legendary animators and what exactly they contributed to the business. Both men were highly respected artists and helped out immensely in the early days of Animation.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1891570/max_fleischer_and_otto_messmer_their.html