This scholarly anthology presents a new framework for understanding early cinema through its usage outside the realm of entertainment. From its earliest origins until the beginning of the twentieth century, cinema provided widespread access to remote parts of the globe and immediate reports on important events. Reaching beyond the nickelodeon theatres, cinema became part of numerous institutions, from churches and schools to department stores and charitable organizations. Then, in 1915, the Supreme Court declared moviemaking a “busines, pure and simple,” entrenching the film industry’s role as a producer of “harmless entertainment.” In Beyond the Screen, contributors shed light on how pre-1915 cinema defined itself through institutional interconnections and publics interested in science, education, religious uplift, labor organizing, and more.

Embark on a transformative journey through the genres of visual arts and spirituality with Discerning Beyond the Screen. Toya Booth skillfully navigates the intersection of Christian-based films and spiritual disciplines, offering practical insights and strategies to deepen one’s relationship with Jesus Christ. From academia to ministries and personal endeavors, this groundbreaking book serves as a versatile resource for individuals and institutions alike seeking innovative approaches to spiritual formation. As Booth delves into the essence of spiritual disciplines through storytelling media, readers are invited to explore theological considerations where creativity meets spirituality. Through engaging analysis and real-world examples, Discerning Beyond the Screen unveils how these approaches can nurture discipleship and propel the church beyond its traditional confines. Whether you are a scholar seeking academic insights, a pastoral leader looking for fresh discipleship strategies, or an individual yearning for personal growth, this book offers transformative perspectives to revolutionize your spiritual journey. Discover the unique perspective and actionable guidance that Discerning Beyond the Screen offers, and embark on a journey of spiritual growth unlike any other.

Videomapping with its use of digital images is an audiovisual format that has gained traction with the creative industries. It consists of projecting images onto diverse surfaces, according to their geometric characteristics. It is also synonymous with spatial augmented reality, projection mapping and spatial correspondence. Image Beyond the Screen lays the foundations for a field of interdisciplinary study, encompassing the audiovisual, humanities, and digital creation and technologies. It brings together contributions from researchers, and testimonials from some of the creators, technicians and organizers who now make up the many-faceted community of videomapping. Live entertainment, museum, urban or event planning, cultural heritage, marketing, industry and the medical field are just a few examples of the applications of this media.

From its earliest days, Hollywood glamour in the form of make-up, hairstyles and fashion was mimicked by women throughout Britain. This is an exploration of the influence of Hollywood on British style and design.

The Narratologiaseries publishes state-of-the-art monographs and collective volumes devoted to modern narrative theory and its historical reconstruction in all the philological disciplines. It is the first narratological forum of its kind in Germany. In addition to literary texts, the series focuses on narration in everyday contexts, in pictorial media, in film and in the new media as well as on narration in historiography, ethnology, medicine, and the law. The series publishes in German and English. All volumes are peer reviewed by two anonymous assessors.