Film is an art form with a language and an aesthetic all its own. Since 1979 Film Ar t has
been the best-selling and most widely respected introduction to the analysis of cinema. Taking
a skills-centered approach supported by examples from many periods and countries the authors
help students develop a core set of analytical skills that will enrich their understanding of
any film in any genre. In-depth examples deepen students' appreciation for how creative
choices by filmmakers affect what viewers experience and how they respond. Film Art is
generously illustrated with more than 1 000 frame enlargements taken directly from completed
films providing concrete illustrations of key concepts. Its Connect program includes
invaluable tutorials featuring canonic film clips from the Criterion Collection. The thirteenth
edition of Film Art includes extensively updated examples and expanded coverage of digital
filmmaking and the artistic and commercial implications of streaming.
