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Representations of Antiquity in Film - From Griffith to Grindhouse (Hardcover)
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Representations of Antiquity in Film - From Griffith to Grindhouse (Hardcover)
Series: Discourses in Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Studies
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Representations of Antiquity in Film offers an introduction to how
the ancient world is represented in film and especially Hollywood
cinema. McGeough considers the potential that movies have for
helping us think about antiquity and their relationship to more
traditional academic historical work. The book shows how
contemporary issues are drawn out through the cinematic
presentations of the past and how modern values are naturalized
through their presentation in ancient settings. Through discussion
of films from the silent film era to the present, McGeough traces
the formative role that films of various genres have had in shaping
our perceptions of Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Holy Land, Greece, Rome,
barbarian Europe, and the Maya. Not ignoring the traditional
historical epic film, the book also presents detailed analyses of
comedies, action films, art house fare, exploitation flicks and any
type of movie in which audiences experience depictions of the past.
By considering cinematic narrative as well as various elements of
film design, McGeough presents a comprehensive overview of the
topic designed for students and scholars with varying backgrounds
in media studies, archaeology, religious studies, and ancient
history.
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