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The Philosophy of Motion Pictures
Contributor(s): Carroll, Noël (Author)
ISBN: 1405120258     ISBN-13: 9781405120258
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $52.42  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2005
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BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism
- Philosophy | Aesthetics
- Philosophy | Social
Dewey: 791.430
LCCN: 2007019837
Series: Foundations of the Philosophy of the Arts
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 5.99" W x 9.04" (0.84 lbs) 256 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Philosophy of Motion Pictures is a first-of-its-kind, bottom-up introduction to this bourgeoning field of study. Topics include film as art, medium specificity, defining motion pictures, representation, editing, narrative, emotion and evaluation.

  • Clearly written and supported with a wealth of examples
  • Explores characterizations of key elements of motion pictures -the shot, the sequence, the erotetic narrative, and its modes of affective address