Animation Day Animation refers to the creation of a sequence of images—drawn, painted, or produced by other artistic methods—that change over time to portray the illusion of motion. Before the invention of film, humans depicted motion in static art as far back as the Paleolithic period. In the 1st century, several devices successfully depicted motion in animated images. A video history from MIT GIF : the newest form of animation available for almost anyone to use. Reaction GIFS: Say it with a GIF! Plush Animal Lovers Day The History of Plush Toys and Stuffed Animals Did you, or do you, have a favorite plush toy or stuffed animal?