Anatomy of film /
Bernard F. Dick.
- 4th edition
- Boston : Bedford/St. Martin's, c2002.
- xv, 382 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Film, Cinema or Movie: Understanding the Medium; Graphics and Sound; Film, Space and Image; Film Genres; Film Subtext; The Film Director; Film and Literature; What is Film?; Film Criticism: Theory and Practice; Appendix I: Films Discussed and Directors; Appendix II: Sample Student Papers; Appendix III: Video and DVD Rental and Purchase Sources and Websites
This title provides a comprehensive overview of the elements of film in an accessible narrative account that encourages students to develop their critical awareness. New to this edition are: an expanded section on genre; enhanced coverage of "mise en scene"; and a discussion of reception theory.