Film Criticism: Theory and Practice

Author: Chen Xihuo / Wu Xiaoli (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The content of the "Tomorrow Film and Television Art and Technology" series broadly encompasses all aspects of film and television production, including production techniques, directing art, aesthetic principles, film and television criticism, and production management. We strive to ensure that the series keeps pace with the times and adapts to the current trends of China's film and television industry. Therefore, we emphasize the integration of art and technology, the balance between theoretical and practical aspects, and the timely incorporation of the latest concepts, analytical dynamics, and achievements in global film and television development, thereby highlighting the academic quality and characteristics of the series. The name "Tomorrow" reflects our expectations and aspirations—we take hesitant steps today to move toward a brighter tomorrow, and the failures and lessons of today's explorers will serve as valuable guidance and warnings for tomorrow's creators. This book is divided into three parts: Introduction, Traditional Criticism, and Modern Criticism. It attempts to systematically organize and summarize the development of various film and television criticism methodologies, and seeks to integrate the theoretical discussions and practical applications of these methodologies throughout the book's structure.