The Aesthetics of Ugliness in Contemporary Malayalam Cinema /
Cinema as an aesthetic construct exists in a specific historical and political context, reflecting the society and its aesthetic values. Visual representation of the Ugly, its politics and aestheticization, are deeply rooted in the screen space. Featuring unconventional characters, unembellished vis...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne :
Cambridge Scholars Publishing,
2024.
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| Summary: | Cinema as an aesthetic construct exists in a specific historical and political context, reflecting the society and its aesthetic values. Visual representation of the Ugly, its politics and aestheticization, are deeply rooted in the screen space. Featuring unconventional characters, unembellished visuals, raw and gritty storytelling, the unaesthetic challenges conventional notions of beauty on screen. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 294 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781036409364 1036409368 |