Arnheim, R

Film as Art [Special Edition]

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ISBN 13:
9780520248373
author:
Arnheim, R
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of California Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
230
Dimensions:
114mm X 184mm
Genre:
Miscellaneous items
Condition:
New
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£26.96

Description

Rudolf Arnheim's Film as Art is a seminal work of film theory that remains essential reading for anyone serious about cinema. First published in 1957, this compact book offers incisive analysis of the formal and perceptual dynamics of cinema, providing valuable insights into the art of filmmaking. As digital technology continues to evolve, Arnheim's work remains a timely reminder of the importance of understanding film as an art form, rather than simply reproducing reality. His aesthetic theory, based on the formal limitations of the medium, provokes thought and debate among scholars and filmmakers alike. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone seeking a rigorous argument about how works of art emerge from expressive constraint. Written in response to the advent of sound in cinema, Arnheim's essays offer a detailed and lucid exploration of film as an art form, one that continues to be relevant today.

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