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The most important animated works of the last 100 years
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Early Classics & Golden Age (Pre-1970s)
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The 1970s and 1980s - Expanding Horizons
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The 1990s - Disney Renaissance and CGI Breakthroughs
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The 2000s - Globalization and Diversity in Animation
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The 2010s - Innovation, Representation, and Artistic Experimentation
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The 2020s - Technology-Driven Animation and Cultural Diversity
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Classic & Pioneering Series
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1970s & 1980s - Saturday Morning Cartoons and Early Adult Animation
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1990s - Renaissance and Experimentation in Animated TV
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2000s - The Rise of Adult Animation and Animation on Cable
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2010s - New Genres, Diversity, and Streaming Platforms
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2020s - Expanding Diversity and Technology-Driven Innovation
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Influential Limited Animated Series