Chinese Artist Broke Barriers, Reached Back Centuries to Create Bambi

The animated Disney classic Bambi has captivated audiences around the world for decades, and Tyrus Wong is one of the reasons why even if you've never heard his name. The Chinese-American artist, inspired by landscape painting of the Song dynasty, created the distinctive look of the film. As in the 11th century canvases, intricate and realistic scenes capture attention in the foreground, while the background retains qualities of vast and infinite space. Wong, who died in the final...

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