Film as art

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Rudolf Arnheim's "Film as Art" is a classic in film and media theory. His theory of film, influenced by Gestalt psychology, provides a concise representation of essential cinematic techniques as well as a theory of perception developed through the lens of film. First published in 1932, its theoretical and historical significance has been rediscovered in light of the recent renaissance in perception theory. The book includes the integral text along with a postscript that outlines the history of its creation and reception, as well as its contemporary relevance, accompanied by reviews from the time.