Pictorial 52

The physical universe is action; the physical rotation of Earth against the cosmos. The illusory reality we live in is a systematic order of scripted routine (monetary, numerical, DNA, algorithms). They are outside this physical universe that relates to the physique-in-action and codes-of-honour (C14/2).

The physical universe does not have verifiable proofs such as DNA (a scripted routine), but one can suppose it has psyche which emanates (see Madame Blavatsky Hyborian Bridge 10). Conscience or religion.

If you go back to the comic book example of Starlin’s Dreadstar (Hyborian Bridge 66) the universe is ordered with perspective illusion but, added to this, the flow of line expresses many things in the story. The story becomes less systematic and more expressive owing to the freedom of line.

Here’s another page, portraying rejection and possible revenge

 

This content is physical, with possible combat and codes-of-honour. Starlin also loads his stories with religious themes, as here

 

There are always two things going on; one is the technique, the other is the flow of action that expresses a combat, some dramatic tension. Without this flow there would be no actual content, physical (codes of conduct) or psyche (conscience or religion).

Expression is content to quite a high degree. A good example is Japanese anime which is drawn so has to be expressive. A quality of line, color and shape. This Sheryl Nome song from Macross Frontier is highly technical – like clockwork – and also very expressive

SHERYL NOME

Without the quality of line and song it would just be a technical exercise. I’ve always wondered how 3D animation (Pixar) can work as it’s not drawn. It’s a mystery to me as there is no expressive content, only technique.

From that respect, 3D animation fits the world we are becoming, while classical anime doesn’t. Anything that is pure technique has no physical sense of line in action, drama as in classic 50s Disney.

The physical sense of flowing action in line evokes feelings of grace. The content is romantic or atmospheric and is easy to align with physical action, combat, the fighting spirit.

This in turn relates to bloody pursuits such as hunting, and then the physical awareness of death and decay. From that comes regeneration and the lusty Dionysus.

 Rene Peron (Drama 2)

 

Without expressive linework, the content in terms of bodily action just isn’t there, and all you’re left with is illusion. 3D animation and “their” future (though I admit to never seeing any Pixar, being an anime fan).