Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Humanities
First Advisor
Anderson, Kim
Keywords
Animation, Irish Culture, Irish Mythology
Area of Concentration
Art
Abstract
The flickering motion of early animation is captivatingly magical. That enchantment justifies animation as an appropriate medium to investigate Ireland’s history and mythology. The two are interwoven in Irish culture, with myth informing the reality of the Irish individual and history possessing an element of the fantastic. This body of work explores that interconnection through the use of animation and other studies of motion. Claude Levi-Strauss’ structural study of mythology provides a foundation for breaking down narratives of Irish culture and rebuilding them into a contemporary art form. Additional context is formed through the examination of artists such as Shahzia Sikander, Barry McGee, and Paul Driessen. The end result is a work of fantasy and whimsy that represents and preserves Irish culture, blending tradition with innovation
Recommended Citation
Kreeger, Samantha, "Phantasmagoria: Animation and the Irish Narrative" (2015). Theses & ETDs. 5047.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/5047