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
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)
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).