Japanese Mythology in Film
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383 g
Format:
229 x 152 x 20 mm
Beschreibung:
This book introduces film semiotics and demonstrates its use as a theoretical tool for reading Japanese popular movies and anime.
This book introduces film semiotics and demonstrates its use as a theoretical tool for reading Japanese popular movies and anime.
Part I: Semiotics for Film AnalysisChapter 1: Introduction: What is Semiotics?Chapter 2: Reading Film: The Nature of InterpretationChapter 3: Mythology in Film: Why Study Mythology in Popular Film and Anime?Chapter 4: Storytelling : What is in the Story?Chapter 5: Visual Literacy: What do We Get from Watching Film?Part II: Application: Case Studies of Japanese Film AnalysisChapter 6: Taoism and Shinto Symbolism: Onmy¿ji (2001) and Onmy¿ji II (2003)Chapter 7: Classic Literature Motifs in Spirited Away (2001) and Princess Mononoke (2000)Chapter 8: Motifs of Buddhism and Folklore in Dororo (2007) and Departures (2008)Chapter 9: Eclectic Myths in Mushi-shi (2006) and Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)Chapter 10: Conclusion: Social Usage of Mythology