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100 1 _aBloem, Walter Julius,
_d1898-1945
245 1 4 _aThe soul of the moving picture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-26
520 _a"The Soul of the Moving Picture" by Walter S. Bloem is a critical examination of film as a new art form, likely written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the intricate relationship between the emotional essence of moving pictures and their narrative structures, advocating for the recognition of film as a legitimate artistic medium. Bloem explores various aspects of filmmaking, delving into the tools of the trade, the importance of gesture, and the intricate dynamics between art and commerce in the film industry. At the start of this work, the author establishes a strong premise about the significance of the moving picture in modern society, arguing that it has profoundly influenced the collective psyche of people across the globe. He recognizes the skepticism surrounding the nascent film industry from more traditional art sectors but argues passionately for its value, emphasizing the emotional power that films wield. The opening discusses the evolution of film, articulating the importance of feeling over intellect in creating impactful cinema, and sets the stage for a thorough exploration of cinematic techniques and artistic intentions in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1924
653 _aMotion pictures
700 1 _aPorterfield, Allen Wilson,
_d1877-1952
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/soulofmovingpict00bloe
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73028
999 _c113753
_d113753