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Spectacular Realities: Early Mass Culture In Findesiecle Paris,New
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During The Second Half Of The Nineteenth Century, Paris Emerged As The Entertainment Capital Of The World. The Sparkling Redesigned City Fostered A Culture Of Energetic Crowdpleasing And Multisensory Amusements That Would Apprehend And Represent Real Life As Spectacle.Vanessa R. Schwartz Examines The Explosive Popularity Of Such Phenomena As The Boulevards, The Mass Press, Public Displays Of Corpses At The Morgue, Wax Museums, Panoramas, And Early Film. Drawing On A Wide Range Of Written And Visual Materials, Including Private And Business Archives, And Working At The Intersections Of Art History, Literature, And Cinema Studies, Schwartz Argues That 'Spectacular Realities' Are Part Of The Foundation Of Modern Mass Society. She Refutes The Notion That Modern Life Produced An Unending Parade Of Distractions Leading To Alienation, And Instead Suggests That Crowds Gathered Not As Dislocated Spectators But As Members Of A New Kind Of Crowd, One United In Pleasure Rather Than Protest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Spectacular Realities'? A: The book examines the rise of mass culture in late 19th-century Paris, exploring how the city became an entertainment hub and the role of various forms of spectacle in shaping modern society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Spectacular Realities'? A: The author is Vanessa R. Schwartz, who combines insights from art history, literature, and cinema studies.
- Q: How many pages does 'Spectacular Realities' have? A: The book contains a total of 244 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Spectacular Realities' published? A: The book was published on August 3, 1999.
- Q: Is 'Spectacular Realities' a new or used book? A: This listing is for a new copy of the book.
- Q: What categories does 'Spectacular Realities' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Performing Arts.
- Q: What edition of 'Spectacular Realities' is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Spectacular Realities'? A: The book explores themes of mass culture, public spectacle, and the societal implications of entertainment in modern life.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or visual materials in 'Spectacular Realities'? A: Yes, the book draws on a range of written and visual materials, including illustrations, to support its analysis.