Cinema And Its Representations

Download or read book Cinema and Its Representations written by Hossein Keramatfar and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is a timely and necessary intervention as it provides a rich, multifaceted approach to the study of cinema and visual representation. It presents a lucid and intelligent account of twentieth century film criticism essential for students in the fields of media studies and cultural studies. It leads the reader through the major contemporary philosophical and sociocultural theories of appreciating cinematic signs and themes. The book also gathers together informed discussions about the nature and principles of literary adaptation that will greatly benefit anyone interested in this field of study.