The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction

The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9780191005237
ISBN-13 : 0191005231
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Synopsis The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction by : Geoffrey Nowell-Smith

Cinema was the first, and is arguably still the greatest, of the industrialized art forms that came to dominate the cultural life of the twentieth century. Today, it continues to adapt and grow as new technologies and viewing platforms become available, and remains an integral cultural and aesthetic entertainment experience for people the world over. Cinema developed against the backdrop of the two world wars, and over the years has seen smaller wars, revolutions, and profound social changes. Its history reflects this changing landscape, and, more than any other art form, developments in technology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nowell-Smith looks at the defining moments of the industry, from silent to sound, black and white to colour, and considers its genres from intellectual art house to mass market entertainment. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

The Emergence of Cinema

The Emergence of Cinema
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Publisher : Charles Scribner's Sons
Total Pages : 648
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015021831709
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Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis The Emergence of Cinema by : Charles Musser

The Emergence of the Cinema: The American Screen to 1907.

The Emergence of Film Culture

The Emergence of Film Culture
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Publisher : Berghahn Books
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 9781782384243
ISBN-13 : 1782384243
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis The Emergence of Film Culture by : Malte Hagener

Between the two world wars, a distinct and vibrant film culture emerged in Europe. Film festivals and schools were established; film theory and history was written that took cinema seriously as an art form; and critical writing that created the film canon flourished. This scene was decidedly transnational and creative, overcoming traditional boundaries between theory and practice, and between national and linguistic borders. This new European film culture established film as a valid form of social expression, as an art form, and as a political force to be reckoned with. By examining the extraordinarily rich and creative uses of cinema in the interwar period, we can examine the roots of film culture as we know it today.

On the History of Film Style

On the History of Film Style
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 0674634292
ISBN-13 : 9780674634299
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis On the History of Film Style by : David Bordwell

Bordwell scrutinizes the theories of style launched by various film historians and celebrates a century of cinema. The author examines the contributions of many directors and shows how film scholars have explained stylistic continuity and change.

A Short History of Film, Third Edition

A Short History of Film, Third Edition
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Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Total Pages : 525
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ISBN-10 : 9780813595160
ISBN-13 : 0813595169
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis A Short History of Film, Third Edition by : Wheeler Winston Dixon

With more than 250 images, new information on international cinema—especially Polish, Chinese, Russian, Canadian, and Iranian filmmakers—an expanded section on African-American filmmakers, updated discussions of new works by major American directors, and a new section on the rise of comic book movies and computer generated special effects, this is the most up to date resource for film history courses in the twenty-first century.

The Talkies

The Talkies
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 656
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ISBN-10 : 0520221281
ISBN-13 : 9780520221284
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Talkies by : Donald Crafton

This text offers readers a look at the time when sound was a vexing challenge for filmmakers and the source of contentious debate for audiences and critics. The author presents a view of the talkies' reception, amongst other issues.

The Emergence of Cinema

The Emergence of Cinema
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 644
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ISBN-10 : 0520085337
ISBN-13 : 9780520085336
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis The Emergence of Cinema by : Charles Musser

Looks at the early years of the motion picture industry through 1907.

A History of Italian Cinema

A History of Italian Cinema
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 753
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ISBN-10 : 9781501307645
ISBN-13 : 1501307649
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Italian Cinema by : Peter Bondanella

A History of Italian Cinema, 2nd edition is the much anticipated update from the author of the bestselling Italian Cinema - which has been published in four landmark editions and will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2018. Building upon decades of research, Peter Bondanella and Federico Pacchioni reorganize the current History in order to keep the book fresh and responsive not only to the actual films being created in Italy in the twenty-first century but also to the rapidly changing priorities of Italian film studies and film scholars. The new edition brings the definitive history of the subject, from the birth of cinema to the present day, up to date with a revised filmography as well as more focused attention on the melodrama, the crime film, and the historical drama. The book is expanded to include a new generation of directors as well as to highlight themes such as gender issues, immigration, and media politics. Accessible, comprehensive, and heavily illustrated throughout, this is an essential purchase for any fan of Italian film.

American Cinema

American Cinema
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Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105009761458
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Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis American Cinema by : Jeanine Basinger

This extraordinary book--published to commemorate the centennial celebration of the birth of American film and a 10-part PBS-TV series scheduled for the new year--surveys the phenomenon that is Hollywood, past and present. With more than 200 illustrations, 100 in full color, and including some never before published, this book celebrates the best of American films.