Medieval art and the look of silent film : the influence on costume and set design / Lora Ann Sigler.
"This book explores the Middle Ages as the prevailing influence on costume and set design in silent film. In the wake of World War I, designers overthrew the artifice of prewar style and manners and drew upon what seemed a nobler, purer age to create an ambiance that reflected higher ideals&quo...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2019]
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| Summary: | "This book explores the Middle Ages as the prevailing influence on costume and set design in silent film. In the wake of World War I, designers overthrew the artifice of prewar style and manners and drew upon what seemed a nobler, purer age to create an ambiance that reflected higher ideals"-- |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 227 pages ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781476673523 1476673527 |