A trip to the movies: 100 years of film as art. (includes related article on films released during the 1960s)(Cover Story)

From: The Humanist | Date: January 1, 1996| Author: Hinrichs, Bruce | Copyright information

Louis and Auguste Lumiere showed the first films to the public in 1895 in France. Most modern films are in the style of classical cinema, but some fall into the extreme categories of realism and expressionism. Most films are exploitative, but some independent films can be considered artistic.

"Film is the art of the twentieth century:" - Hans Richter. 1971 You can be grateful that my invention is not for sale. for it would undoubtedly ruin you:" - Auguste Lumiere, 1885 "It isn't wo...

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