Traditional Chinese Mythology in Animation Art

Abstract

Chinese traditional myths, as an important part of Chinese culture, have been widely applied and expressed in animation art. From the perspective of animation art, this paper will discuss in depth the expression forms and expression methods of traditional Chinese myths in animation art, including the use of myth elements in animation, the creation of myth characters, the way of narrating myth plots, and the expression of myth meanings. Through analyzing and comparing related animation works, this paper will explore the performance characteristics of Chinese traditional myths in animation art and its relationship with contemporary animation art, so as to provide reference for the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture.