The Philosophy of Motion Pictures

by Noël Carroll

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405120258
• ISBN13: 9781405120258
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"