There is a blind spot in recent accounts of the history; theory and aesthetics of optical media: namely; the field of the three-dimensional; or trans-plane; image. It has been widely used in the 20th century for very different practices - military; scientific and medical visualization - precisely because it can provide more spatial information. And now in the 21st century; television and film are employing the method even more. Appearing for the first time in English; Jens Schroeters comprehensive study of the aesthetics of the 3D image is a major scholarly addition to this evolving field. Citing case studies from the history of both technology and the arts; this wide-ranging and authoritative book charts the development in the theory and practice of three-dimensional images. Discussing and analyzing the transformation of the socio-cultural and technological milieu; Schroeter has produced a work of scholarship that combines impressive historical scope with contemporary theoretical arguments.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Laughter cures allBy martin lemieuxNo shortage of laughs in this one. I suppose you either love or hate Denis Leary. Me; I think hes hilarious. Sounds like the kind of guy youd want on your beer league hockey team. Well written with a nice blend of anecdotes and exaggeration.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Carole H.Not as good as "Why We Suck" but a nice read with his usual humor.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. "Anybody got some apirin? I think Ive got a cold."By AcoSardonic. That word came to mind when I arrived at this page and simultaneously thought of Denis Leary. You knew he was sardonic though; already; didnt you? Then hes probably much less of an actor; considering his persona on film/stage and off leaves no room for wonderment. But he is consistent.No Cure for Cancer is an extended rant; travelling through the general touchstones of Drugs; Drink; More Drugs; Smoke; Meat; War; Life and Death. Throw in a hefty dose of 1st generation Irishness; some common sense; and a fashionably regretfull 1970s existence and youve got a good read. In particular; the Introduction and the passage about his father stand out. Entertaining; occasionally laugh-out-loud inducing; and consistent with his character in film and on his TV shows.
