论美国动画电影的中国元素——以《花木兰》《功夫熊猫》为例摘要 在“中国风”盛行的背景下，作为全球动画领军者的美国，引入了许多中国传统文化，创作出大量具有中国文化元素的动画电影。其中，美国迪斯尼动画公司推出的《花木兰》系列与梦工厂动画公司制作的《功夫熊猫》系列是美国动画电影业运用中国元素的扛鼎之作。但通过对这两系列影片分析研究发现，美国在创作动画时融入了本国的价值理念，对中国元素进行二次建构，出现了对中国元素的误读现象。而误读的成因是多方面的，既受美国自身文化思想的制约，又受到商业模式与市场取向等的影响。美国动画电影以“拿来主义”的方式拓宽了动画发展的道路，传播了自身的文化价值理念。关键词 美国动画电影 《花木兰》 《功夫熊猫》 中国元素 文化误读 Discuss about the Chinese elements of American animated films——Taking “Mulan” and “Kung Fu Panda”Abstract In the background of the popularity of “Chinese style”, as a global leader in animation, America has introduced much traditional Chinese culture and has created many animations with Chinese cultural elements. The Mulan series launched by Walt Disney Animation Studios and the Kung Fu Panda series produced by DreamWorks Animation SKG,Inc. are the best American animated films that used Chinese elements. Through the analysis of the two series of films, it is found that America has incorporated its own values in the creation of animation. In the process of creating animation,America made a secondary construction of Chinese elements, and occurred the misinterpretation of Chinese elements.The causes of misreading are various.It is not only restricted by American culture, but also influenced by business model and market orientation. American animated films have broadened the path of animation development and have spread their own cultural values in the way of “Bringing Principle”. Key words American animated film Mulan Kung Fu Panda Chinese ele...
