EVOLUTIONARY STAGES AND ARTISTIC-AESTHETIC PRINCIPLES OF THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIRECTOR AND ANIMATOR IN UZBEK ANIMATED CINEMA

This article examines the evolution of creative collaboration between the director and the production artist in the formation and development of Uzbek animation. It explores the role of this creative partnership in ensuring the conceptual and artistic integrity of animated works, as well as the aesthetic transformations associated with the transition from traditional hand-drawn animation to digital 3D technologies. The study identifies the distinctive features and key development trends of Uzbek animation.