Literature list

Thomas H. Stone discusses his own project through "what is an abstract animation" concept.

http://www.tom-stone.com/portfolio/About_Tom_files/ThomasHStone_Thesis.pdf


Abstract films are more  concerned with rhythm and movement in their own right as opposed t the rhythm and movement of a particular  character.  to this end , various  shapes and forms are often used rather than figure. pg43

Predominantly, though, experimental animation resists telling stories and moves towards the vocabulary used by painters ans sculptors. Resisting  the depiction of conventional forms and the assumed 'objectivity' of the exterior world, (and indeed the condition's of hyper-realist animation), experimental animation prioritises abstract forms of motion, liberating the artist to concentrate on the vocabulary he/she is using in itself without the imperative of giving it  a specific function or meaning.pg.44

The experimental film concentrates on its very materiality, i.e. the forms in which it is being made, and the colours, shapes and textures which are being used in the creation of the piece. pg 45

...experimental animation often combines and mixes different modes of animation. pg45

These films are largely  personal, subjective, original responses, which are the work of artists seeking to use the animated form in an innovative way.
Sometimes these 'visions' are impenetrable and resist easy interpretation, being merely the absolutely individual expression of the artist. This in itself draws attention to the relationship between  the artist and the work, and the relationship of the audience to the artist as it is being mediated through the work. The abstract nature of the film insists upon the recognition of their individuality. pg.45

Dynamics of musicality

Experimental animation has a strong relationship to music and, indeed, it may be suggested that if music could be visualised it would look like colours and shapes moving through time with differing rhythms  movements and speeds  many experimental films seek to create this state,...some  film-makers perceive that there is a psychological and emotional relationship with sound and colour which may be expressed through the free form which charecterises  animation. pg 46

Silence, an avant-garde score, unusual sounds and redefined notions of 'language' are used to create different kinds of statement. It may be said that if orthodox animation is about 'pose' then the experimental animation is more 'poetic' and suggestive in its intention. pg 46

Above material is from  http://www.silvacine.com/classreadings/wells.pdf 

2 NOTES TOWARDS A THEORY OF ANIMATION - Silvacine