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Study On HayaoMiyazaki's Cartoon Films

Posted on:2006-03-09Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:F NieFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155360182466466Subject:Drama
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The thesis is about the overall research into HayaoMiyazaki's cartoons. In addition to Introduction and Conclusion, the body consists of three chapters.The first chapter is made up of three sections. It discusses three major themes of HayaoMiyazaki's films: deep reflection on relations between human and nature; Youth growing theme; advocation of female sense. HayaoMiyazaki is a director with strong sense of mission and responsibility. He is so concerned about the environmental protection that his works reflect the theme of relations between human and nature. His works are always about the discussion of the theme of environmental protection since the cartoon "Valley of Wind" was released. Except for the repeated questions of and reflections on the relations of human and nature, a series of HayaoMiyazaki's films are also involved in the theme of Youth growing up . He thinks that life is full of truth and the process of grasping the truth is the process in which young generation learn to grow up .Besides, the image of female in HayaoMiyazaki's works also owns a large proportion .There is no doubt that the creation of female roles is the reflection of HayaoMiyazaki's female sense.The second chapter, which is divided into three sections, explores the aesthetical style of HayaoMiyazaki's films, fantastic world, fresh and natural aesthetic style. Sentimental affection for society and mankind. Influenced by the trend of "mythology revival" in the world literature and primitive religion in Japanese traditional culture, HayaoMiyazaki's cartoons are filled with magic features. The primary roles have magic forces. HayaoMiyazaki gives the rein to assumed characteristic of his cartoons, building the fantastic world with flying images. HayaoMiyazaki's cartoons are fresh and natural in colors and simple in pictures. It is analyzed why his style come into being from the angle of Japanese culture.The thir chapter is about the inspiration of HayaoMiyazaki's cartoons to Chinese cartoons. According to the analysis about HayaoMiyazaki's films and their features, suggestions are made about the prospect and outlets of Chinese cartoons, in hope that Chinese cartoons can draw inspiration from these.
Keywords/Search Tags:HayaoMiyazaki, theme, aesthetical style, inspiration
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