Philosophy, myth, and epic cinema beyond mere illusions
Philosophy, Myth and Epic Cinema looks at the power of cinema in creating ideas that inspire our culture. Sylvie Magerstadt discusses the relationship between art, illusion and reality, a theme that has been part of philosophical debate for centuries. She argues that with the increase in use of digi...
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| Language: | English |
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London
Rowman & Littlefield International
2014
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Add Tag | Summary: | Philosophy, Myth and Epic Cinema looks at the power of cinema in creating ideas that inspire our culture. Sylvie Magerstadt discusses the relationship between art, illusion and reality, a theme that has been part of philosophical debate for centuries. She argues that with the increase in use of digital technologies in modern cinema, this debate has entered a new phase. She discusses the notion of illusions as a system of stories and values that inspire a culture similar to other grand narratives, such as mythology or religion. Cinema thus becomes the postmodern "mythmaking machine" par excellence in a world that finds it increasingly difficult to create unifying concepts and positive illusions that can inspire and give hope. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 189 pages : 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index Includes filmography |
| ISBN: | 9781783482504 9781783482511 (pbk.) |
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