Moving Pictures and Renaissance Art History

Film, like the printed imagery of the Renaissance, spread ideas across geographical and political divides, as well as strata of class and gender, allowing for innovation and rivalry between word and image. The twentieth century saw the development of art history, which included transfusions between cinematic practice and art historical postulates.

Format: Hardback
Length: 582 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

The film, akin to the printed imagery that emerged during the Renaissance, played a pivotal role in disseminating ideas, transcending geographical and political boundaries, as well as class and gender divides. The book, titled "Moving Pictures and Renaissance Art History," delves into the early flourishing of film, spanning from the 1920s to the mid-1960s. It explores how film echoed the introduction of mass media during the Renaissance, fostering innovation that emanated from an art form independent of patron control yet aimed at captivating a broad audience. This period witnessed a dynamic interplay between word and image, as well as the clash between narrative demands and visual composition. It spurred the exploration of new approaches to harness the inherent allure of visual storytelling. Furthermore, the twentieth century witnessed the emergence of the discipline of art history, and this book intricately weaves the interplay between cinematic practice and art historical postulates, shedding light on the rich tapestry of artistic evolution.

Weight: 1026g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463724036