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Paperback • 2022 • English

film theory

By Kevin McDonald

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About the book

Fully updated and expanded throughout, this second edition of Film Theory: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the key theorists, concepts, and debates that have shaped the study of moving images. The book examines film theory from its emergence in the early twentieth century to its study in the present day, and explores why film has drawn special attention as a medium, as a form of representation, and as a focal point in the rise of modern visual culture. It also emphasizes how...Show more

Film history, theory or criticism

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9780367767969

Published year

2022

Language

English

Original title

film theory

Format

Paperback

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