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Ranging from Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to Quentin Tarantino, and from auteur theory to the Hollywood Blockbuster, Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts has firmly established itself as the essential guide for anyone interested in film. Covering an impressive range of key genres, movements, theories and production terms, this third edition includes a fully updated bibliography, and has been revised and expanded to include new topical entries such as: female masquerade silent cinema exploitation cinema art direction national cinema political cinema. Authoritative yet accessible, Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts is undoubtedly a must-have guide to what is both a fascinating area of study and arguably the greatest art form of modern times.
This book investigates the foundational terminology, theoretical frameworks, and historical movements that define the academic study of cinema. Susan Hayward, a scholar in film studies, synthesizes complex concepts into an accessible reference format. By examining everything from specific production techniques to broad cultural movements, the text provides a structured lexicon for students and enthusiasts to navigate the history and mechanics of film.
What You Will Find
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational reference text for undergraduate film programs. Readers often note that the prose remains accessible despite the inherent academic density of the subject matter.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
ISBN-10:
0203020219
ISBN-13:
9780203020210