The Films of Jean-Luc Godard Seeing the Invisible [Hardcover]

Sterritt's work explains the importance of Godard's films in modernist and postmodernist art.In this study, David Sterritt offers an introductory overview of Godard's work as a filmmaker, critic, and video artist. In subsequent chapters, he traces Godard's visionary ideas through six of his key films, incluing Breathless, My Life to Live, Weekend, Numéro deux, Hail Mary, and Nouvelle Vague. Also included is a concise analysis of Godard's work in video, television, and mixed-media formats. Linking Godard's works to key social and cultural developments, The Films of Jean-Luc Godard explains their importance in modernist and postmodernist art of the last half century.In this study, David Sterritt offers an introductory overview of Godard's work as a filmmaker, critic, and video artist. In subsequent chapters, he traces Godard's visionary ideas through six of his key films, incluing Breathless, My Life to Live, Weekend, Numéro deux, Hail Mary, and Nouvelle Vague. Also included is a concise analysis of Godard's work in video, television, and mixed-media formats. Linking Godard's works to key social and cultural developments, The Films of Jean-Luc Godard explains their importance in modernist and postmodernist art of the last half century.In this study, David Sterritt offers an introductory overview of Godard's work as a filmmaker, critic, and video artist. In subsequent chapters, he traces Godard's visionary ideas through six of his key films, including Breathless, My Life to Live, Weekend, Numéro deux, Hail Mary, and Nouvelle vague. Also included is a concise analysis of Godard's work in video, television, and mixed-media formats. Linking Godard's works to key social and cultural developments, The Films of Jean-Luc Godard explains their importance in modernist and postmodernist art of the past half century.1. Introduction; 2. Breathless; 3. My Life to Live; 4. Weekend; 5. Num?ro deux; 6. Hail Mary; 7. Nouvelle vague; 8. Video and televisilÃÀ