Studio Ghibli’s films are inseparable with its founder, Hayao Miazaki’s activism, their war -time trauma and the environmental ethos of the studio. Topics such as anti-war, industrialization and humanity erosion are seen in films in unconscious ways. Art is not only a product, but a mirror of its creators.
When anyone can produce art without intention, it gives rise to a culture of disposableness where art is consumed and forgets as soon as possible. When technology prevents art from sweat, soul and struggle, it is an idea that it is an idea that we should consider.
John Berger’s seminal work, ways to see, suggests that technical changes such as oil paint, photography, or mass printing inventions changed the role of art fundamentally in the society. Prior to Renaissance, art was largely bound to religion or protection and its meaning was fixed by its immediate context. In the 15th century, the oil paintings reflected the ambitions of the business class- they celebrated the wealth, demonstrated the property and demonstrated the luxurious luxury.
