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Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts Hardcover – December 7, 2021

by Wolf Burchard (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 162 ratings
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How Walt Disney and the Disney Studios wove the aesthetics of French decorative arts into the fairy-tale worlds of beloved animated films, from Cinderella to Beauty and the Beast and beyond  

Pink castles, talking sofas, and objects coming to life: what may sound like the fantasies of Hollywood dream-maker Walt Disney were in fact the figments of the colorful salons of Rococo Paris. Exploring the novel use of French motifs in Disney films and theme parks, this publication features forty works of eighteenth-century European design—from tapestries and furniture to Boulle clocks and Sèvres porcelain—alongside 150 Disney film stills, drawings, and other works on paper. The text connects these art forms through a shared dedication to craftsmanship and highlights references to European art in Disney films, including nods to Gothic Revival architecture in Cinderella (1950); bejeweled, medieval manuscripts in Sleeping Beauty (1959); and Rococo-inspired furnishings and objects brought to life in Beauty and the Beast (1991). Bridging fact and fantasy, this book draws remarkable new parallels between Disney’s magical creations and their artistic inspirations.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press


Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(December 10, 2021–March 6, 2022)

Wallace Collection, London
(April 6–October 16, 2022)

Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA
(December 10, 2022–March 27, 2023)
 
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"Burchard is mightily clever, spinning lots of conjectures into a persuasive whole."—Brian T. Allen, The National Review

"A sumptuously illustrated hardcover catalog . . . for that hard-to-shop-for person who seems to have everything, as this is quite unique."—William Newton, The Federalist

"[A] fresh perspective on the whimsical worlds of Disney classics with this dive into decorative arts."—Animation Magazine

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Wolf Burchard is associate curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metropolitan Museum of Art (December 7, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588397416
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588397416
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.34 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.4 x 1.1 x 11.3 inches
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Annie.B
5.0 out of 5 stars So magical
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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Great quality, great images and material
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Lorena Lombardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to read it
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
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Looks amazing, can't wait to read it!
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Helena
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful art story well told
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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I purchased this fantastic book after visiting the show at the Met. It captures the historical details and beauty of the pieces in that show perfectly, but one does not need to have attended the show to enjoy this book. The author has shed light on the European inspirations behind Disney’s greatest early creations and every reader can enjoy seeing their childhood films through this new lens. It also answers the question: Is animation and film “art”? After reading the book and learning about the experts behind the fantasylands and beloved characters, there is only one answer: most certainly!
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Lucinda
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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This book has beautiful artwork and interring ties to where the artists drew inspiration.
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Andrea Polit
5.0 out of 5 stars I missed this exhibit at the MET so I bought the book instead!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
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I purchased this book after realizing that I would not make it to New York in time to catch this exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is a beautiful and informative book for anyone that loves Disney history and art. Makes an excellent coffee table book or conversation piece.
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4.0 out of 5 stars What a great reference book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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The artistry and the history are both beautiful and inspirational.
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Tracey
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for Disney lovers
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
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Very insightful book and explanations of how Disney was inspired to make these classic movies. Art lovers and Disney fans must add this book to their collection!! Great price for this amazing book, glad I got it after seeing the exhibit at The Met. Well written
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very attractive!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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It is very cute and also informative. Perfect for a culture vulture like me.
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Erica Fontes
5.0 out of 5 stars Revelador
Reviewed in Brazil on December 29, 2022
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Interessantíssimo saber que a Europa teve muita influência nas obras de Walt Disney (identidade visual de animações e parques) e no processo de criação de toda sua equipe. A biblioteca mantida por WD e as demais peças por ele guardadas foram influência muito forte em seu trabalho. As imagens do volume (baseado em exposição/ catálogo de exposição já realizada em alguns dos maiores museus do mundo) são preciosas e muito elucidativas. Um must-have para os apreciadores de arte que querem se manter informados sobre produções artísticas comerciais do século XX e XXI.
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Valentina
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2024
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Beautiful book, full of interesting elements.
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Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very much in love with this book
Reviewed in Germany on January 17, 2023
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It’s such a pleasure to read ! Can recommend it to 100 percent! Even if not a Disney - fan, I find it really interesting to learn about the roots and inspirations for films like beauty and the beast. Really great !
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Mario John
5.0 out of 5 stars Volume molto bello
Reviewed in Italy on February 1, 2022
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Volume meraviglioso, consigliatissimo. Purtroppo pessima scelta di imballaggio da parte di amazon
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Loverofart
5.0 out of 5 stars Scholarly, Fun and Beautiful
Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2021
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This is the most thorough Disney publication I have ever come across. It's accessibly written and strikes an incredible balance between scholarly thoroughness and a sense of fun, which is important for the subject matter. It is beautifully produced and the quality of the images is amazing. The juxtaposition of Disney and Rococo is full of humor and thoughtfulness. I wish I could see the exhibition in person. I bought five copies to give away to friends and family for Christmas. One journalist reviewing the exhibition wrote: "A sumptuously illustrated hardcover catalog is available if you can’t make it to either during the show’s run, which would be a great Christmas present for the Disney fan in your life, or for that hard-to-shop-for person who seems to have everything, as this is quite unique." I totally agree.
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