ONCE UPON A TIME WALT DISNEY The Sources of Inspiration for the Disney Studios

Once Upon a Time Walt Disney uncovers the enchanting fairy tales behind classics like Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, and learn about the medieval Rothenburg's influence on Pinocchio's village, the fifteenth-century Chinese painting that inspired Bambi's forest, and the bird's-eye views in Dumbo drawn from artists Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton. The book also explores how Disney's creations have served as inspirations for modern and contemporary artists, including Prokofiev, Léopold Stokowski, Christian Boltanski, Bertrand Lavier, Peter Saul, and Gary Baseman. This vibrant volume serves as an exceptional resource for Disney enthusiasts, highlighting the often-neglected connections between highbrow and popular culture. Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine.