Degree
Master of Arts
Program
Art History
Supervisor
Dr. Sprengler, Christine
Abstract
This thesis discusses the representation of artworks in Disney films. It is an innovative study of Disney’s films through an art historical lens. The first chapter considers how representations of art convey Disney’s messages, specifically through medieval art, architecture, and literature. The second chapter examines the art’s role in character development with respect to gender and sexuality. The last chapter criticizes the process by which Disney characters shift from childhood to adulthood. The entire thesis observes the relationship between the art and the characters, plot, and setting of the film. All in all, this thesis considers the implications of representing artwork in animated films, unpacking the significance of their contributions.
Recommended Citation
Lagacé, Brianna, "Animated Art History: A Look into Disney’s Representation of Artwork in Film" (2018). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 5989.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/5989