Film Art: An Introduction
Combining the traditional topics reviewed in a discussion of film as an art form this updated book now inlcudes information on the latest film technology such as the computer special effects used in Forest Gump. The book differentiates documentaries from fiction film,mainstream commercial films from avant-garde/experimental films. Western and horror films are also reviewed. The role of sound is fully analyzed.
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Film is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own. Since 1979, David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson's Film Art has been the best-selling and widely respected introduction to the analysis of cinema. Taking a skills-centered approach supported by a wide range of examples from various periods and countries, the authors strive to help students develop a core set of analytical skills that will deepen their understanding of any film, in any genre. Frame enlargements throughout the text enable students to view images taken directly from completed films, while an optional, text-specific tutorial CD-ROM helps clarify and reinforce specific concepts addressed in the text with the use of film clips. Building on these strengths, the ninth edition adds coverage of new technologies, updated examples, and references to the authors' acclaimed weblog to provide unparalleled currency and connect students with the world of cinema today.
Part One: Film Art and Filmmaking Chapter 1. Putting Films on ScreenPart Two: Film FormChapter 2. The Significance of Film FormChapter 3. Narrative as a Formal SystemPart Three: Film StyleChapter 4. The Shot: Mise-en-SceneChapter 5. The Shot: CinematographyChapter 6. The Relation of Shot to Shot: EditingChapter 7. Sound in the Cinema Chapter 8. Style as a Formal SystemPart Four: Types of FilmsChapter 9. Film GenresChapter 10. Documentary, Experimental, and Animated Films Part Five: Critical Analysis of FilmsIntroduction: Writing a Critical Analysis of a FilmChapter 11. Sample AnalysesPart Six: Film Art and Film HistoryChapter 12. Film Art and Film History
