Bibliograph

A chronology of film, a cultural timeline from the magic lantern to the digital screen, Ian Haydn Smith

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A chronology of film, a cultural timeline from the magic lantern to the digital screen, Ian Haydn Smith

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A chronology of film

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1222798661

Responsibility statement

Ian Haydn Smith

Sub title

a cultural timeline from the magic lantern to the digital screen

Summary

A Chronology of Film presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between technical innovations, social changes and artistic interventions. Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of film from the earliest moving images to the present-day blockbusters, it features key films, together with commentaries and contextual information about the social, political and cultural events of the period in which they were produced. Special feature spreads highlight important technical developments and key practitioners. Covering a wide selection of genres, styles, and directors, it is invaluable as a comprehensive guide to film in all its different forms

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Genesis of film -- Revolutionary images -- An art form consolidates -- Breaking barriers -- Art v. commerce -- The digital screen

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