Author: Noël Carroll
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9781405120258
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book 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