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How to read a film : movies, media, and beyond : art, technology, language, history, theory / James Monaco ; with diagrams by David Lindroth.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.Edition: 4th ed., completely rev. and expandedDescription: 729 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0195321057 (pbk.)
  • 9780195321050 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 791.43 MON
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A new edition of a genuine classic in film studies, featuring a new preface and several new sections. 'Against Art' suggests restoring the balance between the virtual world of art and the real world. 'Morphing' discusses the untrustworthy nature of digital images and sounds. 'The Virtual World' describes contemporary culture where everyone is connected to each other's images, and how the ring-tone market rivals the feature film business.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 678-691) and indexes.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • I Film as Art
  • The Nature of Art Ways of Looking at Art Film, Recording, and the Other
  • Arts The Structure of Art
  • II Technology
  • Image and Sound Art and Technology
  • The Lens
  • The Camera
  • The Filmstock
  • The Soudtrack Post-Production Video and Film Projection
  • III The Language of Film
  • Signs and Syntax Signs Syntax
  • IV The Shape of Film History Movies/Film/Cinema ""Movies""
  • Economics ""Film""
  • Politics ""Cinema""
  • Aesthetics
  • V Film Theory: Form and Function

Author notes provided by Syndetics

James Monaco is a writer, publisher, and producer. His books include American Film Now, The New Wave, The Encyclopedia of Film, and The Connoisseur's Guide to the Movies. He lives and works in the New York City area.

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