Pictorial Beauty on the Screen by Victor Oscar Freeburg
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"Pictorial Beauty on the Screen" by Victor Oscar Freeburg is a scholarly examination of cinematic artistry written in the early 20th century. This work aims to elevate the motion picture from mere entertainment to a recognized form of pictorial art, focusing on the importance of visual composition, light, and shadow in capturing beauty on film. The author argues that cinema must seek to convey emotional and aesthetic experiences akin to traditional visual
arts, encouraging both audiences and creators to appreciate the artistic potential of the medium. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the evolving expectations of the average moviegoer, who now desires more than just popcorn thrills—they are demanding true beauty in motion pictures. Freeburg critiques the industry's historical reliance on thrilling but superficial visual elements and calls for a shift towards a more thoughtful approach to composition, akin to that found in painting. He introduces the concept of the "cinema composer," a director who must weave together various visual elements into a cohesive whole, capable of evoking deeper emotional responses, thereby enriching the viewer's experience. This foundational perspective invites readers to reflect on the visual language of cinema and its potential for artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freeburg, Victor Oscar, 1882-1953 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Ingram, Rex, 1892-1950 |
| Title | Pictorial Beauty on the Screen |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Motion pictures -- Aesthetics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66049 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66049-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 324 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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