Weishaar, Schuy R.
Masters of the Grotesque
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786471867
- author:
- Weishaar, Schuy R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 219
- Genre:
- Performing Arts, Film
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Cinema of Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, the Coen Brothers and David Lynch: Exploring the Grotesque in American Auteur Film. This book explores how four influential filmmakers - Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, the Coen Brothers, and David Lynch - use the concept of the grotesque to create unique and thought-provoking films. By examining their work through this lens, Schuy R. Weishaar reveals a rich cultural tradition that informs the aesthetic choices of these directors. Weishaar argues that interpreting these filmmakers' work in relation to the grotesque allows us to situate them within a broader history of artistic expression and aesthetics. This approach provides new insights into the ways in which these artists subvert and challenge societal norms, creating complex and often unsettling films that continue to captivate audiences today. Through its analysis of four key filmmakers, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the role of the grotesque in American cinema, shedding light on the creative choices and artistic visions of some of the most innovative filmmakers working today.
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