The History of Film

by Parkinson, David

• ISBN13: 9780500202777
• ISBN10: 050020277X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-01-01
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc

Summary

In this lively, informative and up-to-date new analysis of what has been called the seventh art, David Parkinson traces the evolution of the moving image from the earliest shadow shows to the contemporary cinema. Covering the key elements and players that have contributed to its artistic and technical development, it offers a remarkably concise overview of film throughout the world. Beginning with cinema's scientific origins, the book assesses the achievements of an international body of film-makers: D.W. Griffith and the pioneers of the classical narrative; silent artists; the directors of Golden Age Hollywood; the Italian Neo-Realists; the auteurs of the French New Wave and those responsible for the directions that cinema has recently taken internationally. Concluding with a preview of film in the future, this is a uniquely comprehensive account of the most modern of art forms.

Table of Contents

From Science to Cinema	p. 7
The Foundations of Classical Hollywood	p. 23
Film Art 1908-30	p. 51
The Golden Age of Hollywood 1927-41	p. 83
he Emergence of National Cinemas 1930-45	p. 121
Facing Realities 1946-59	p. 150
New Inspirations 1959-70	p. 185
World Cinema since 1970	p. 218
Epilogue: For Future Presentation ...	p. 253
Select Bibliography	p. 255
Illustration Credits	p. 255
Glossary	p. 256
Film Index	p. 257
General Index	p. 261
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