- published: 15 Dec 2015
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Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways. The most common method of presenting animation is as a motion picture or video program, although there are other methods.
From Latin animātiō, "the act of bringing to life"; from animō ("to animate" or "give life to") + -ātiō ("the act of").
Early examples of attempts to capture the phenomenon of motion drawing can be found in paleolithic cave paintings, where animals are depicted with multiple legs in superimposed positions, clearly attempting to convey the perception of motion.
A 5,000 year old earthen bowl found in Iran in Shahr-i Sokhta has five images of a goat painted along the sides. This has been claimed to be an example of early animation. However, since no equipment existed to show the images in motion, such a series of images cannot be called animation in a true sense of the word.
wild hunter wild
the ravings of a child
so don’t dry up, you can tell me your animal dreams
is there a missing piece
to keep from planting all the seeds
maybe a light goes up while you tell me your animal
dreams
smile partner smile
come visit for a while
i’ll be right up to tell you my animal dreams
is there a miracle feat
that could make you leave your seat
maybe a three-card flourish, fast as fast could be
out on the hill
before you catch a chill
don’t dry up, you can tell me your animal dreams
is there an emerald sea
with things i can’t perceive