Research Article

A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook

Volume: 2 Number: 2 July 25, 2025
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A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook

Abstract

The history of animation, predating both photography and cinema, remains a captivating area of research. Since ancient times, humans have aimed to create the illusion of motion by fixing light on a surface and reproducing sequential images. This study, grounded in an interpretive paradigm, examines the role of flipbooks in the evolution of animation. As one of the earliest forms of visual storytelling, flipbooks generate motion through the rapid flipping of sequential images and continue to exist today. The findings, presented in the conclusion, indicate that flipbooks laid the groundwork for modern animation and cinematic experiences. Today, flipbooks serve various purposes in fields such as education, marketing, and entertainment. This research traces their origins from 19th-century mechanical devices—often referred to as “philosophical toys”—to their presence in the digital media age. By exploring their historical development, the study highlights the lasting influence of the flipbook technique. Despite the rapid advancements in animation technology, the core principles of flipbook design remain relevant. They continue to inspire creativity and support storytelling across multiple disciplines. It would be correct to describe flipbooks not only as an important part of animation history, but also as an animation form that continues to evolve and adapt to current media and learning contexts.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Animation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 25, 2025

Submission Date

April 6, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Bingöl, H. O. (2025). A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook. Işık Üniversitesi Sanat, Tasarım Ve Mimarlık Dergisi, 2(2), 24-33. https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG
AMA
1.Bingöl HO. A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook. Işık JADA. 2025;2(2):24-33. https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG
Chicago
Bingöl, Hami Onur. 2025. “A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook”. Işık Üniversitesi Sanat, Tasarım Ve Mimarlık Dergisi 2 (2): 24-33. https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG.
EndNote
Bingöl HO (July 1, 2025) A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook. Işık Üniversitesi Sanat, Tasarım ve Mimarlık Dergisi 2 2 24–33.
IEEE
[1]H. O. Bingöl, “A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook”, Işık JADA, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 24–33, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG
ISNAD
Bingöl, Hami Onur. “A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook”. Işık Üniversitesi Sanat, Tasarım ve Mimarlık Dergisi 2/2 (July 1, 2025): 24-33. https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG.
JAMA
1.Bingöl HO. A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook. Işık JADA. 2025;2:24–33.
MLA
Bingöl, Hami Onur. “A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook”. Işık Üniversitesi Sanat, Tasarım Ve Mimarlık Dergisi, vol. 2, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 24-33, https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG.
Vancouver
1.Hami Onur Bingöl. A Timeless Medium in the History of Animation: Flipbook. Işık JADA [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;2(2):24-33. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA56GU34CG