Representations of antiquity in film: from Griffith to grindhouse
"Representations of Antiquity in Film offers an introduction to how the ancient world is represented in film and especially Hollywood cinema. By considering cinematic narrative as well as various elements of film design, McGeough presents a comprehensive overview of the topic designed for stude...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Sheffield, UK Bristol, CT
Equinox
2022
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: McGeough, Kevin M., Representations of antiquity in film : from Griffith to grindhouse] (2023) (Hallote, Rachel S., 1965 -)
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| Series/Journal: | Discourses in ancient Near Eastern and biblical studies
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
USA
/ Historical films
/ Classical antiquity (Motif)
B USA / Historical films / Classical antiquity (Motif) / History |
| Further subjects: | B
Epic films
History and criticism
B Civilization, Ancient, in motion pictures B Motion pictures and history B Historical films History and criticism B Peplum films History and criticism |
| Summary: | "Representations of Antiquity in Film offers an introduction to how the ancient world is represented in film and especially Hollywood cinema. By considering cinematic narrative as well as various elements of film design, McGeough presents a comprehensive overview of the topic designed for students and scholars with varying backgrounds in media studies, archaeology, religious studies, and ancient history"-- |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite [339]-349 |
| ISBN: | 1781799814 |