ART STYLES

The animated films of Brenda Chapman and Tim Burton

Brenda Chapman (1962) is an American director, screenwriter and animator. She directed the film

The Prince of Egypt (1998) at DreamWorks Animation studios, making her the first woman to direct an animated feature at one of the major animation studios.

Later she directed other films such as Brave (2012), in which she created the character of a medieval lady who breaks with all the Disney stereotypes of princesses.

Tim Burton (1958) is an American film director, writer, and cartoonist. His films, inspired by great works of Gothic literature, are characterised by a highly original style, with unique characters and gloomy atmospheres that are loaded with details.

His favourite animation technique is stop motion, which consists of taking still photos of articulated dolls in different positions, to get a sense of movement. He has used this technique in films such as Corpse Bride (2005).