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The book delves into the rich artistic landscape of early 20th-century Los Angeles, highlighting how photography, painting, and tourism laid the groundwork for Hollywood's emergence. These art forms shaped California's identity, transforming it into a mythic destination and influencing the film industry’s development. The narrative reveals how the region's cultural mythology and artistic traditions contributed to the cinematic world-building that defined Hollywood. John Trafton provides a comprehensive exploration of how pre-cinema art shaped the American film industry's rise in the City of Angels.
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Movie-Made Los Angeles, John Trafton
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Trafton
- Publisher
- Wayne State University Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780814347768
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Filmthema, Film
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- The book delves into the rich artistic landscape of early 20th-century Los Angeles, highlighting how photography, painting, and tourism laid the groundwork for Hollywood's emergence. These art forms shaped California's identity, transforming it into a mythic destination and influencing the film industry’s development. The narrative reveals how the region's cultural mythology and artistic traditions contributed to the cinematic world-building that defined Hollywood. John Trafton provides a comprehensive exploration of how pre-cinema art shaped the American film industry's rise in the City of Angels.