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The aesthetics and psychology of the cinema

The aesthetics and psychology of the cinema
Format: Book
Publication Year: 1997
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Place of Publication: Bloomington
Sources ID: 21952
Visibility: Private
Abstract: (Show)

Mitry was driven to explain the "why," "what if," and "how come" experiences that resulted after the "wow" experience in cinema. His theory uses psychology and phenomenology to understand how cinema can elevate the viewer from the everyday world.

Subjects: 
Psychology and Contemplation
Science and Contemplation
Contemplation by Applied Subject