{"title":"Charles Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Silver offers insightful explorations into the world of film, blending critical analysis with a deep appreciation of cinema as an art form. His work invites readers to engage with films beyond the surface, uncovering layers of meaning and the unique vision of filmmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on arts and culture, Silver’s books are ideal for those interested in the history and theory of film, as well as the role of the auteur. Expect thoughtful perspectives that enrich your understanding of cinema’s creative power.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-auteurist-history-of-film-by-charles-silver-9780870709777","title":"An Auteurist History of Film","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in 2009, The Museum of Modern Art offered a weekly series of film screenings titled \u003ci\u003eAn Auteurist History of Film\u003c\/i\u003e. Inspired by Andrew Sarris' seminal work, \u003ci\u003eThe American Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e, which developed on the idea of 'auteur theory' first discussed by the critics of \u003ci\u003eCahiers du Cinema\u003c\/i\u003e in the 1950s, the series presented cinematic works from MoMA's expansive collection with particular focus on the role of the director as artistic author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the five years that the series was presented, film curator Charles Silver wrote a concise post to accompany each screening. These texts described the place of each film in the oeuvre of its director as well as its significance to wider film history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the end of the series' long run, the Museum has collected these posts for publication, bringing together Silver's insightful and often humorous readings of the series' films into a single volume. This volume is an invaluable guide to key directors and works of cinema as well as an excellent introduction to auteur theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429792170220,"sku":"9780870709777","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780870709777.jpg?v=1774559914"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/charles-silver.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}