analysis of depictions of nature in cartoons
Depictions of nature in cartoons influence our perceptions of nature. Discover our tool “Lunettes nature” for a simple analysis.

The tool for analyzing representations
of nature in animated films.

PDF or web ?

Download our PDF for a practical offline analysis, including a nonagon to draw and all the necessary information. For an immersive experience, explore our interactive website, which also lets you download the PDF of your customized nonagon!

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NONAGON STRUCTURE

LuNa is structured as a nonagon with nine poles, divided into three main categories. Each category includes three specific criteria.

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WELCOME TO LUNA

Put on your nature glasses and look more critically at the way nature is depicted in your animated film.

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EXPLORE CATÉGORIES

Browse through each category (Control, Decor and stereotypes) to discover the different aspects of representations of nature. Each category offers a wide range of content to help you gain a better understanding.

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EXPLORE CRITERIA

Each category contains three specific criteria, each accompanied by an explanation and a scale from 1 to 5. These criteria make up the 9 points of the nonagon!

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ADJUST SLIDERS

Adjust the sliders to assess the presence of each criterion in your animated film and modify the shape of the nonagon! The more a criteria is marked, the more you move the slider towards 5.

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VISUAL INTERPRETATION

The final shape of the nonagon is a unique visual deconstruction of each film, based on the nine criteria analyzed. It allows you to see what kind of representation your film is leaning towards.

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Welcome to LuNa, the tool for analyzing representations of nature in animated films.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

LuNa helps you analyze the depictions of nature in animated films. On the mobile version, explore the media and information to understand the criteria we’ve selected. Download our PDF for a complete offline analysis: use the information provided to rate the films and draw your nonagon. Adjust your scores according to the criteria and see how each aspect influences your overall analysis. For an optimal interactive experience, we recommend the use of a computer.

Use on Mobile

Although all information and media are available on the mobile version, for an optimal experience we recommend using a computer. Interactive features are not available on mobile. If you prefer, you can download the PDF for a more convenient and portable analysis.

decor

Discover how nature as a backdrop in animated films has an impact on our imaginary.

control

Explore how nature is controlled or tamed in animated films, and discover the impact this has on our ecological vision.

stereotypes

Decipher nature-related stereotypes and clichés in animated films, and discover how they influence our perception of the environment.