Early film theories in Italy 1896-1922 the little magic machine

This collection for the first time brings together scholars to explore the ways that various people and groups in Italian society reacted to the advent of cinema. Looking at the responses of writers, scholars, clergymen, psychologists, philosophers, members of parliament, and more, the pieces collec...

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Main Authors Casetti, Francesco, Alovisio, Silvio, Mazzei, Luca
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 2017
SeriesFilm Theory in Media History
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Italy > Intellectual life > 20th century
Motion pictures and the arts > Italy
Motion pictures > Italy > Aesthetics
Motion pictures > Italy > History
Motion pictures > Italy > Philosophy
Motion pictures > Social aspects > Italy
Performing Arts
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Summary:This collection for the first time brings together scholars to explore the ways that various people and groups in Italian society reacted to the advent of cinema. Looking at the responses of writers, scholars, clergymen, psychologists, philosophers, members of parliament, and more, the pieces collected here from that period show how Italians developed a common language to describe and discuss this invention that quickly exceeded all expectations and transcended existing categories of thought and artistic forms. The result is a close-up picture of a culture in transition, dealing with a “scandalous” new technology that appeared poised to thoroughly change everyday life.
ISBN:9789048527106
9789089648556
9048527104
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