Gay Purr-ee was a 1962 animated feature film that was made by UPA. It was directed by Abe Levitow and controversially produced by Chuck Jones, who was sacked by Warner Bros. due to his secret involvement with this film. It features the voice talents of Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Red Buttons, Paul Frees and Mel Blanc and music by Arlen and Harburg.
This clip looks at various arts styles, and which I guess makes the point that animation too can be considered a work of art.