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Rapunzel Has a Makeover, Checkout Disney’s New Animated Film

Rapunzel, set to be released by Disney on Christmas 2010, is being directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno. The art for the film was said to be inspired by the painting “The Swing,” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Check out his painting below on the left, and one of the concept art pieces from Rapunzel on the right. You can really see the inspiration that the painting had on the art style.

“The Swing,” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard

From Disney’s “Rapunzel”

Glen Keane created the new art style for the film, which looks impeccably like it was hand drawn, but is actually computer animated.

I can’t wait to see an HD trailer for this movie. I think visually it is going to be stunning. Check back for more updates on Rapunzel!

Kevin Brackett

Kevin Brackett is a professional film and theatre critic. He is also a member of the St. Louis Film Critics Association (SLFCA). Since founding Review St. Louis in 2008, he remains editor and operator of the online publication. Kevin is also a co-host of the Reel Spoilers podcast, and former National Vice President of the Technology Student Association (TSA), comprised of over 200,000 members worldwide. E-mail: kevin [at] reviewstl.com.

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Ken says:

August 10, 2009 at 12:55 pm

No. These concepts are based on the 50's Sleeping Beauty artwork. (Flat backgrounds and slightly geometric.) Disney abandoned the Fragonard look years ago, at the same time Glen Keane left the project. And it's a shame. I would have rather seen a classic Rococo art style than an already-tried method.