The Path of Nationalisation and Modern Transformation in Chinese Animated Film

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10.2991/978-2-38476-577-5_34How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Chinese Animated Film; Nationalisation; Modern Transformation

Abstract

Over a century of exploration, Chinese animated cinema has charted a developmental trajectory from “cultural self-awareness” to “cultural self-confidence,” and from “formal imitation” to “spiritual reinvention.” From the early “Chinese School” movement’s meticulous cultivation of traditional arts to the contemporary “rise of domestic animation” deeply integrating modern technology with contemporary values, nationalisation has remained the core thread running through this evolution. Meanwhile, the modernity transformation has become the pivotal force revitalising tradition and aligning with the times. This paper examines the reconstruction of cultural connotations, the innovation of character imagery, and the transformation of traditional artistic techniques within animated films. Drawing upon classic creative case studies, it dissects the intrinsic logic and practical pathways of modernity transformation. It explores how the collision between tradition and modernity can achieve the contemporary blossoming of national culture, offering theoretical reference for enhancing the artistic quality, market competitiveness, and international influence of domestic animated films.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Chenchen Ji
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/15
TI  - The Path of Nationalisation and Modern Transformation in Chinese Animated Film
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 332
EP  - 338
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-577-5_34
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-577-5_34
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