New Perspectives on Film and Television Arts

Author: Written by Zhang Fengzhu and others
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Publishing Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This is a new treatise on film and television art edited by Professor Zhang Fengzhu, a doctoral supervisor. It is a substantial work collectively written by several professors, associate professors, doctors, masters, and experts. The book, apart from the preface (as an introduction), consists of 10 chapters and a postscript, covering topics such as "On Film Pioneers," "The Founding and Development of Chinese Cinema," "The Maturation and Prosperity of Film," "A New Interpretation of Montage," "On Long Shots and Empty Shots," "The Relationship Between Modern Technological Revolutions and Film Art," "The Development of Chinese Television Dramas (Part 1 and Part 2)," "The Collective Creation of Television Documentaries," and "Television Pop Songs in the New Era." It does not aim to be all-encompassing but seeks novelty, depth, and thorough research. The arguments are well-structured, the perspectives are fresh, and the content is a blend of theory and history. It is a must-read for graduate students and undergraduate liberal arts majors in radio and television art and film studies, as well as an important reference for radio and television artists.