Manifesto of the Seven Arts Manifesto das Sete Artes ), published in its final version in 1923 by Italian film theorist Ricciotto Canudo
At the time of Canudo's writing, cinema was often dismissed as a mere fairground attraction or a technical novelty. The manifesto served as a crucial defense of film's legitimacy, arguing that it was not just a recording tool but a profound medium for human expression. Canudo founded the Club des Amis du Septième Art Manifesto Das Sete Artes Ricciotto Canudo.pdf
Key Points of Canudo’s Manifesto (c. 1912–1923): Manifesto of the Seven Arts Manifesto das Sete
Plastic Arts (Space): Architecture, Sculpture, and Painting. Rhythmic Arts (Time): Music, Poetry/Literature, and Dance. ontologies of film (Bazin)
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