The Medieval History of Mickey Mouse

Mickey was here a long time before Walt.
He may be gone now, but he left a clear impression.
Currently he is being held captive at the Château Buena Vista.

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Above: Detail from wall of the Fuentidueña Apse. 12th C.
The Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

If copyright were made to last forever -- retroactively, how much money might
the Disney Corporation owe to the Catholic Church in accrued royalties?



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Mickey and Copyright

Mickey Mouse Clubbed: Disney's cartoon rodent speaks out on the Eldred decision
An interview with the rodent exposes his source in parody of works under copyright.

Post Eldred Send-up of Disney and Mickey

More Post Eldred Mickey Art

Mickey Mouse -- A Truly Public Character by Lauren Vanpelt

The Walt Disney Company v. Courvoisier Galleries, Inc. and
Courvoisier Galleries, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company

Mouse Fresco Challenges Mickey, BBC, 15, Nov. 2002
Discovered in a 14th C. church in the village of Malta (Austria)

Other Disney Related Articles on this site:
Orange County Police Invade Disneyland, August 6, 1970
On National Myths in Museums and in Theme Parks
The Theme Park View of History
Disney...museums & the 21st C (part 1)
Disney...museums & the 21st C (part 2)