Savage Theory - Cinema as Modern Magic

An ambitious and original work which uses early film theory, anthropological insights, and avant--garde film to explore the relation of cinema to ritual healing.

Info autore

Rachel O. Moore is an independent scholar living in New York City.

Riassunto

Highlighting the connection between modernism and primitivism, this book articulates the powerful mythology of cinema as the premier medium for magic in modern times. Exploring modernity's relationship to the primitive, it is of interest to scholars of film theory and anthropology, and to a wider cultural studies audience.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Moore, Rachel O Moore, Rachel O. Moore, Rachel O. Moore
• Editore: Duke University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 11.11.1999
• EAN: 9780822323549
• ISBN: 978-0-8223-2354-9
• Pagine: 216
• Illustrazioni: 3 b&w photographs
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Teatro, balletto