Realizing the Witch - Science, Cinema, and the Mastery of the Invisible

Realizing the Witch follows the unfolding of Benjamin Christensen's visual narrative in his 1922 film, Häxan (The Witch). Through a close reading of Häxan, Baxstrom and Meyers examine the study of witchcraft from historical and anthropological perspectives, as well as the intersection of popular culture, artistic expression and scientific ideas.

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Richard Baxstrom, Todd Meyers

Summary

Realizing the Witch follows the unfolding of Benjamin Christensen’s visual narrative in his 1922 film, Häxan (The Witch). Through a close reading of Häxan, Baxstrom and Meyers examine the study of witchcraft from historical and anthropological perspectives, as well as the intersection of popular culture, artistic expression and scientific ideas.

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• Authors: Richard Baxstrom, Richard Meyers Baxstrom, Richard/ Meyers Baxstrom, Todd Meyers
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2015
• EAN: 9780823268252
• ISBN: 978-0-8232-6825-2
• No. of pages: 296
• Series: Forms of Living (FUP); Forms of Living; Forms of Living
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet