RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Stuchlíková, Dita T1 Historical Development of Terminology of Czech Animated Film in the Period 1919-1990 JF Iluminace YR 2025 VO 37 IS 1 SP 123 OP 149 DO 10.58193/ilu.1801 UL https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-202501-0005.php AB The terms used to describe animation techniques and the form of animation itself have evolved over the course of history and changed considerably, resulting in the existence of synonyms, imprecise definitions, and loose and unanchored use of terms. Through understanding the history of terminology, one can understand the perception of individual techniques and animation in the domestic environment over the years, and the influences that have shaped their concepts and perceptions. This understanding facilitates orientation in the inconsistent use of terminology over almost a century internationally.