The Inheritance, Innovation, and Global Spread of Chinese Traditional Culture in Domestic Animated Movies

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10.2991/978-2-38476-460-0_20How to use a DOI?

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Cinematic representation of traditional culture; Cultural essence; Cultural inheritance and innovation; Traditional aesthetics; Universal values

Abstract

With the deepening of globalization and the recent strong development momentum of Chinese domestic animation, the inheritance, innovation, and global expansion of traditional Chinese culture in domestic animated films have become significant topics. This paper focuses on the cinematic representation of traditional culture, exploring its cultural essence, transmission, and innovation within animated films. Through in-depth interviews and textual analysis of overseas audience feedback, this study reveals how Chinese animated films leverage traditional aesthetics while integrating universal values and contemporary spirit to achieve the modernization and global dissemination of cultural heritage. Research findings indicate that Chinese animated films not only delve deeply into the essence of traditional Chinese culture, presenting its aesthetics exquisitely on screen, but also breathe new life into cultural heritage through innovative narrative deconstruction and the application of cutting-edge visual expression technologies. These works have not only achieved multi-faceted success encompassing both critical acclaim and commercial returns in the domestic market, but have also showcased the charm of Chinese culture on the global stage. They provide innovative approaches for the domestic preservation and promotion of Chinese culture, as well as its international dissemination, while setting valuable precedents for the further development and globalization of China’s animation industry.

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AU  - Binghui Song
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/08/31
TI  - The Inheritance, Innovation, and Global Spread of Chinese Traditional Culture in Domestic Animated Movies
BT  - Proceedings of the 2025 6th International Conference on Mental Health, Education and Human Development (MHEHD 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 164
EP  - 174
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-460-0_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-460-0_20
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