Fantasy, if it's really convincing, can't become dated, for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reach of time. In this new dimension, whatever it is, nothing corrodes or gets run down at the heel or gets to look ridiculous like, say, the celluloid collar or the bustle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disney claims convincing fantasy is timeless because it transcends physical aging.
- In plain terms
- Good fantasy stays fresh because it exists outside of time.
- What can you take from it?
- Timeless ideas outlast physical trends.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes art timeless?
- Can fiction transcend time?
Another view
Fantasy can still lose cultural relevance over time.
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