Beijing University of Arts and Sciences Film and Television Art Series Volume 2 - Theory of Television Art

Author: Liu Ye
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: As a specialized monograph on television dramas, this book has the following characteristics:
1. It has a professional academic style with strong focus. As a monograph on television drama art, this book is no longer a general discussion on film and television, except for some examples in individual chapters, all arguments are centered on television dramas.
2. It has a unique structure, comprehensive analysis, and strong originality. This book conducts a thorough analysis of the various attributes and artistic elements of television dramas, offering original insights. The book argues that television drama is a new form of art, and its visual language and mirror settings are the result of repeated refinement and thought. Its performances also follow their own special rules. For the various characteristics presented by television drama art, the book provides a three-dimensional analysis. It offers a comprehensive grasp of the unique visuals, colors, and sounds of television drama, allowing readers to appreciate the formal and content beauty of different works and uncover their unique charm.
3. It combines historical analysis with a holistic approach. Although Chinese television drama has only a short history of about forty years, due to the massive volume and rich diversity of its works, it can be challenging to grasp. Based on years of teaching experience and research, the author provides a holistic review of the development of television drama, selecting key works from different periods for concise analysis and discussion, facilitating recollection and understanding. Television drama is a timely art, and the book reviews it chronologically, highlighting key works. Following the principle of focusing on recent works and gradually broadening the scope, the book pays more attention to recent television dramas, emphasizing their contemporary characteristics.
4. It provides abundant examples and an open-minded perspective. When discussing the various artistic aspects of television dramas, the book incorporates as many materials as possible, allowing the evidence to speak, which enhances vividness and expands information. This enables readers to not only contemplate theoretical issues about television dramas but also develop a deeper emotional connection to the works. When analyzing individual dramas, the book considers various viewpoints and incorporates valuable research findings, avoiding narrow or biased perspectives and leaving room for readers to reflect. The book is well-organized with clear chapters, making it highly practical and easy to follow for readers.