Animating the Painting — Robert McMahon

ANIMATED PAINTING . This installation brings alive the scroll painting of the   Qianlong emperor’s southern inspection tour (1764 – 1770). The animation transforms the static characters in the original painting to create a dynamic imper

ANIMATED PAINTING. This installation brings alive the scroll painting of the Qianlong emperor’s southern inspection tour (1764 – 1770). The animation transforms the static characters in the original painting to create a dynamic imperial entourage as it returns to the Forbidden City after a long journey.

ANIMATED PAINTING .  This installation brings alive the scroll painting of the   Qianlong emperor’s southern inspection tour (1764 – 1770). The animation transforms the static characters in the original painting to create a dynamic

ANIMATED PAINTING. This installation brings alive the scroll painting of the Qianlong emperor’s southern inspection tour (1764 – 1770). The animation transforms the static characters in the original painting to create a dynamic imperial entourage as it returns to the Forbidden City after a long journey.

ANIMATED PAINTING. This installation brings alive the scroll painting of the Qianlong emperor’s southern inspection tour (1764 – 1770). The animation transforms the static characters in the original painting to create a dynamic imperial entourage as it returns to the Forbidden City after a long journey.