About this title: In this innovative analysis of the interconnections between nation and aesthetics in the United States during the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth, David A. Gerstner reveals the crucial role of early cinema in consolidating a masculine ideal under American capitalism. Gerstner describes how cinema came to be considered the art form of the New World and how its experimental qualities infused artistic traditions (many associated with Europe - painting, literature, and even photography) with new life: brash, virile, American life. He argues that early filmmakers were as concerned ...
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Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Publisher: Duke University Press Pub Date: 4/30/2006 Binding: Paperback Pages: 336. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Duke University Press
Date Published: 4-30-06
ISBN-13:9780822337751ISBN:0822337754
Description: FAIR. Crisp, clean, unmarked and unread hardcover with some shelfwear to boards, a slice along spine, and no dustjacket-still, nice! 1.35 lbs. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Duke University Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780822337638ISBN:0822337630
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Pen notation on title page, otherwise mint. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 316 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very good. Ex library paperback. text is clean and crisp. binding is tight. independent seller who cares about customer service. read more
Description: Good. 0822337630 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. ""Manly Arts" is a fascinating, meticulously researched exploration of how ideas of masculinity and aesthetics from the late nineteenth century to the 1940s produced a particularly corporealized and male 'American' modern art and 'artist. ' David A. Gerstner brings movements in theater, art, literature, photography, and dance to bear on a variety of ... read more
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