As a leader in animation since its beginnings as a company, Disney has had its fair share of beautifully animated scenes in its near-100 year run. Disney has had so many artfully animated sequences all throughout its history, from the Golden Age to the Renaissance to the modern era of Disney films. Many of these scenes and moments have become iconic, and for good reason.
It's not only that these scenes are visually beautiful, but there's also usually some intense emotional resonance as well, which is what makes them pack such a punch. Beautiful animation on its own is great, but attaching a climactic moment or emotional stakes to the sequence just elevates it so much more. With that being said, here is just a small sampling of some of Disney Animation's most beautiful moments.
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As a film, Pocahontas certainly has its problems, from story structure to its more...problematic racial elements, but the song «Colors of the Wind» and the visual scene that accompanies it is one of Disney's most poignant moments. The song itself is beautiful and has such a great message about being open-minded and learning from people who are different from you, and the visuals are just as stunning.
So much of this scene feels akin to a watercolor painting, and it fully utilizes the natural imagery while also incorporating elements of fantasy. It's such a perfect way to interpret the music, and overall it creates the most memorable sequence of the film.
This moment is the perfect combination of emotional climax and beautiful animation. In Moana's greatest moment of doubt, her grandmother's spirit appears to her, taking the form of a glowing stingray beneath the water's surface. Moana comes to realize who she is
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