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A film tells its story not only through dialogue and actors' performances, but also through the director's control of movement and shot design. This is a detailed consideration of how cinematic staging carries the story, expresses emotion, and beguiles the audience through picto…

Figures traced in light: on cinematic staging

by Bordwell, David

0 Type: Book

A film tells its story not only through dialogue and actors' performances, but also through the director's control of movement and shot design. This is a detailed consideration of how cinematic staging carries the story, expresses emotion, and beguiles the audience through picto…

Scenic art for the theatre: history, tools, and techniques

by Crabtree, Susan, Beudert, Peter

0 Type: Book

With plenty of hints and tips, 'Scenic Art for the Theatre' is an easily understood textbook for students and professionals alike who want to know more about set design and the history of scenic artistry.

Greek theatre performance: an introduction

by Wiles, David

0 Type: Book

"David Wiles introduces ancient Greek theatre to students and enthusiasts interested in knowing how the plays were first performed. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the ancient world, and is written to answer the questions of those who want to know how the plays were perfo…

Greek theatre performance: an introduction

by Wiles, David

0 Type: Book

"David Wiles introduces ancient Greek theatre to students and enthusiasts interested in knowing how the plays were first performed. The book assumes no prior knowledge of the ancient world, and is written to answer the questions of those who want to know how the plays were perfo…

Mise-en-scène: film style and interpretation

by Gibbs, John Edward

fromShort cuts (London, England)

0 Type: Book

Gibbs presents a detailed exploration of classics such as Rebel Without a Cause and Lone Star. The book is an invaluable tool in understanding the expression of visual style, and an unrivalled text for the understanding of interpretative methodologies.

Mise-en-scène: film style and interpretation

by Gibbs, John Edward

fromShort cuts (London, England)

0 Type: Book

Mise-en-scène: Film Style and Interpretation explores and elucidates constructions of this fundamental concept in thinking about film. In uncovering the history of mise-en-scène within film criticism, and through the detailed exploration of scenes from films as Imitation of Life…