The Art of Tangled
The Art of Tangled is a digital art book that captures the artwork and creative journey behind Walt Disney Animation Studios’ feature film Tangled. This PDF edition gives you instant download access to 161 pages of concept art, sketches, and production imagery.
Prepared with a preface by John Lasseter, a foreword by directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, and contributions from the film’s artists, this book is an essential record of the production.
The Art of Tangled: Book Overview
The Art of Tangled presents the visual development of the Disney film that retells the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Rapunzel. It includes pre-production drawings, character studies, environment art, and color scripts, along with commentary from the artists and animators.
Jeff Kurtti, a noted historian of The Walt Disney Company, wrote the book. It was published by Chronicle Books in 2010 and features a design by Glen Nakasako of Smog Design, Inc.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Concept art for the kingdom of Corona, inspired by Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Designs for Rapunzel’s tower and the hidden valley, influenced by Rocamadour.
- Character development for Flynn Rider, Maximus, and the pub thugs.
- Paintings and sketches by Glen Keane, Claire Keane, and other artists.
- Background on the film’s color and shape language drawn from classic Disney films.
- Details on the origins of the Rapunzel fairy tale and its literary versions.
Why This Book Matters
Tangled is Disney’s first computer-animated fairy tale and its first CG musical. The Art of Tangled documents the artists’ efforts to create a world that honors Disney’s classic heritage while using new technology. The book preserves a detailed record of the film’s visual development and the creative decisions behind its memorable characters and settings.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 100.9 MB |
| Pages | 161 |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jeff Kurtti |
| Preface | John Lasseter |
| Foreword | Nathan Greno and Byron Howard |
| Publisher | Chronicle Books |
| Publication Date | November 3, 2010 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8118-7555-4 |
| ISBN-13 (ePub/Mobi) | 978-1-4521-4755-0 |
| ASIN | 0811875555 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping. After purchase, you can access the PDF on your account page and download it to your device. It is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.
You can read the file on supported e-readers and apps that accept PDF documents.
FAQ
How do I get instant access? After your purchase, the PDF is available for immediate download from your digital library.
Will I receive a physical copy? No, this is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
Which devices are supported? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF files.
Download The Art of Tangled today and explore the artistry behind Disney’s modern fairy tale.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Designed by | Glen Nakasako, Smog Design, Inc. |
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| Copyright | © 2010 Disney Enterprises, Inc. / Walt Disney Animation Studios |
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