Documentaries and Chinas National Image

Emphasizing the role of documentary in shaping a nation-state's image, demonstrating social development and promoting cultural exchanges, this book examines the changes of China's national image in documentaries at home and abroad since 1949.

List of contents

1. Introduction: The Dissemination of National Image and the Function of Documentary Films 2. From “Illustrated China” to “Diverse China” 3. The Nation State in Documentaries 4. Social Changes in Documentaries 5. “Cultivating People Morally and Intellectually” in the Documentary 6. The Succession of Documentary Aesthetics 7. Typical Cases in China and Abroad 8. Conclusion: Chinese documentary thinking against the background of media integration

About the author

Chen Yi is a professor at Soochow University, China. His research interests are documentary, critical visual communication and media convergence.

Summary

Emphasizing the role of documentary in shaping a nation-state’s image, demonstrating social development and promoting cultural exchanges, this book examines the changes of China’s national image in documentaries at home and abroad since 1949.

Product details

• Authors: Chen Yi
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032315065
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3231506-5
• No. of pages: 246
• Series: China Perspectives
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; History, Media Studies, Asia, The arts: general issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Documentary, Documentary films, Humanities, Regional Studies, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism, Regional / International studies, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, The arts: general topics