Passionate Views: Film, Cognition, and Emotion
by Carl Plantinga, Greg M. Smith
Passionate Views explores how films engage cognition and emotion, offering scholarly essays on the psychological underpinnings of cinema. Edited by Carl Plantinga and Greg M. Smith, it analyzes the ways movies evoke passions and shape viewer experiences through narrative and visual techniques.
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Passionate Views: Film, Cognition, and Emotion examines the interplay between cinema and human perception. Edited by Carl Plantinga and Greg M. Smith, the book brings together scholarly insights on how films influence emotional responses and cognitive processes.
The work addresses the mechanisms through which movies engage viewers on an emotional level, drawing from cognitive theory and film analysis. It highlights the role of narrative structures and visual elements in eliciting passions.
Contributors explore diverse aspects of film spectatorship, emphasizing the emotional and intellectual experiences that define the medium. This volume serves as a key resource for understanding the affective power of film.
Through rigorous essays, the book connects film theory with broader studies in cognition and emotion, offering a comprehensive look at cinematic impact.
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