Classics on Screen

Classics on Screen
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Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
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ISBN-10 : 071563724X
ISBN-13 : 9780715637241
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Book Synopsis Classics on Screen by : Alastair J. L. Blanshard

Download or read book Classics on Screen written by Alastair J. L. Blanshard and published by Bristol Classical Press. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinema loves Greece and Rome. Hollywood epics, animated movies, avant-garde features - all have turned to classical antiquity for inspiration. On the silver screen, we see a world of virtuous Christians, depraved pagans, gladiators, charioteers, Spartan warriors, and muscle-bound demigods - a potent mix of sex, violence and art. So pervasive are these images that this cinematic output dominates the public understanding of the ancient world. Through analysis of ten influential films, this book examines the representation of Greece and Rome in both popular and art-house cinema, arranged by cinematic genre. Key scenes are discussed and each film is located in its historical context.


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