Concepts in Film Theory

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by J. Dudley Andrew

Type

Studies

Subject

Theory

Keywords

philosophy, theory

Publishing date

1984

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Collection

Galaxy Books

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 256 pages
5 ¼ x 8 ¾ inches (13.5 x 22 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-19-503428-7
978-0-19-503428-8

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Book Presentation:
A remarkable continuation of Dudley Andrew's classic, The Major Film Theories, this work focuses on the key concepts in film study: perception, representation, signification, narrative structure, adaptation, evaluation, identification, figuration, and interpretation. Beginning with a lucid introductory chapter on the current state of film theory, Andrew goes on to build an overall view of film, presenting his own ideas on each concept, and giving a sense of the interdependence of these concepts. By providing lively explanations of theories that involve perceptual psychology and structuralism, semiotics and psychoanalysis, hermeneutics and genre study, Andrew offers unique observations on these often obscure topics, allowing readers to acquire the background they need to enrich their understanding of film--and of art.

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