History of Film

by M. M Eboch

Overview

This title examines film’s origins at the turn of the twentieth century, the ways and styles in which it has expanded and changed, and how it has grown into such an integral part of Western culture. Special features include a timeline, Art Spotlights, infographics, and fact bubbles. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629691244
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	12/15/2014
Series:	Essential Library of Cultural History Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Lexile:	1010L (what's this?)
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An American Art Form 6

Chapter 2 Moving Pictures 10

Chapter 3 The Birth of Hollywood 22

Chapter 4 The Golden Age of Talkies 34

Chapter 5 Struggle to Survive 48

Chapter 6 Changing Morals 60

Chapter 7 Building The Blockbuster 68

Chapter 8 Independent Films 80

Chapter 9 The Rise of Computers 88

Timeline 98

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112