History & Criticism 3

Contemporary screen industries such as film and television have become primary sites for visualizing borders, migration, maps, and travel as processes of separation and dislocation, but also connect……続きを見る

Representing the output of the research project "Performance: Conservation, Materiality, Knowledge," this volume brings together diverse voices, methods, and formats in the discussion and practice o……続きを見る

Speaking about the kind of filmmaking now known as Classic Hollywood, the most popular and influential cinema ever invented, Vincente Minnelli once gave away its secret: "I feel that a picture that ……続きを見る

In "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities," Thomas Frost presents a vivid and captivating exploration of the colorful world of 19th-century circuses. Through a mix of spirited anecdotes and meticulousl……続きを見る

In "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles," the esteemed composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy presents a fascinating collection of personal correspondences that illuminate hi……続きを見る

In "Sebastian Bach," Reginald Lane Poole presents a meticulously researched exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Poole's literary style is charact……続きを見る

In "Johann Sebastian Bach: The Organist and His Works for the Organ," André Pirro provides a meticulous exploration of Bach's life through the lens of his organ compositions. The book not only discu……続きを見る

In "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers," Paul Rosenfeld offers a profound exploration of contemporary music through detailed analyses of influential composers such as Stra……続きを見る

In "Haydn," J. Cuthbert Hadden offers an insightful exploration of the life, music, and enduring influence of Joseph Haydn, a pivotal figure in the Classical music era. Hadden employs a meticulous l……続きを見る

In "Violins and Violin Makers," Joseph Pearce offers a deep exploration of the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in the world of violins, illuminating both the historical significance and the intr……続きを見る

Friedrich Schiller's "Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx" presents a captivating exploration of the titular character's complex psyche against a backdrop of East Asian culture and philosophy. Written in a……続きを見る

Famous Composers and Their Works presents a comprehensive exploration of the lives and contributions of renowned composers throughout history, encapsulating their most significant musical creations.……続きを見る

In "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy from 1833 to 1847," readers are invited into the intimate world of one of the 19th century's most revered composers. This collection reveals Mendelssohn's ……続きを見る

In "Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques," James Huneker crafts a vibrant literary tapestry that merges humor, critique, and personal reflection. This collection of essays offers an engagin……続きを見る

In "Costume: Fanciful, Historical and Theatrical," Mrs. Aria masterfully blends scholarly inquiry with vibrant narrative to explore the multifaceted nature of costume throughout history. This engagi……続きを見る

First published in 2011, this research study includes a biography section as well as the works of Gabriel Urbain Fauré born on 12 May 1845. Much of Fauré’s music, especially the late pieces, remain ……続きを見る

Explores contemporary expressions of these two genres, and their continuing relevance, in recent Hollywood films. Stanley Cavell's influential philosophical work on American cinema concerns itself w……続きを見る

Audiences for contemporary German film and television are becoming increasingly transnational, and depictions of German cultural history are moving beyond the typical post-war focus on Germany’s pro……続きを見る

The Imaginary Geography of Hollywood Cinema 1960–2000 combines digital cartography with close readings of representative films from 1960 to 2000. Christian B. Long offers a unique history of twentie……続きを見る

Science fiction films, from the original Frankenstein and The Fly to Blade Runner and The Terminator, traditionally have been filled with aliens, spaceships, androids, cyborgs, and all sorts of robo……続きを見る

This book is a critical, transdisciplinary examination of a broad range of philosophical ideas, theoretical concepts, and artistic projects of community in the 20th and 21st century in the context o……続きを見る

This collection of new work on the philosophical importance of television starts from a model for reading films proposed by Stanley Cavell, whereby film in its entiretyーactors and production includ……続きを見る

In "Moving Pictures: How They Are Made and Worked," Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot provides an insightful exploration of the early mechanics and artistry behind filmmaking. Written during a period ……続きを見る

Mothering Performance is a combination of scholarly essays and creative responses which focus on maternal performance and its applications from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. This coll……続きを見る

This study uncovers the musical foundations and performance suggestions of books of hours, guides to prayer that were the most popular and widespread books of the late Middle Ages. Exploring a varie……続きを見る

In "The Power of Music," the Anonymous author masterfully explores the profound impact music has on human experience and emotion. Through a blend of lyrical prose and analytical insights, the book d……続きを見る

Une histoire du cinéma français se présente comme une série d’ouvrages, classés par décennies successives (des années 30 à nos jours) pour offrir au lecteur un panorama complet du cinéma français. P……続きを見る

George Cole's history includes events not commonly described in routine history books: An important religious figure who drinks a cup of pus to "prove a philosophical point". A Chinese Emperor who s……続きを見る

Looking for your next movie night pick, but overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there? Look no further than "Your Next Favorite Movie", a handy guide to help you find the perfect film to ……続きを見る

Music, as the form of art whose name derives from ancient myths, is often thought of as pure symbolic expression and associated with transcendence. Music is also a universal phenomenon and thus a pr……続きを見る