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Malowanie ruchem. Znaczenie obrazu w filmach Akiry Kurosawy
Painting with Movement. The Meaning of Image in Films by Akira Kurosawa

Author(s): Piotr Sawicki
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Instytut Sztuki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Kurosawa Akira

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the visual aspect of films by Akira Kurosawa. The imagery has roots in paintings and silent films admired by Kurosawa, and also in the life of the director. Sawicki looks at elements of the style, and considers the relation between the images created by Kurosawa with the philosophy present in his films. He defines movement as the most important element in the work of the Japanese master.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 65
  • Page Range: 170-188
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish