"The Photoplay: A Psychological Study" by Hugo Münsterberg is an investigation into the psychological effects of early cinema on its viewers. Beginning with the historical roots of moving pictures—from early motion toys to Edison's kinetoscope—the book traces the rise of film and the impact of these visual stories on viewers’ minds. It explores how the technical elements of silent films create experiences and engage the audience's cognitive processes, as cinema transitioned from brief clips to complex stories. The core of Münsterberg's study examines how film uniquely shapes perception and emotion through the arrangement of images.
The Photoplay: A Psychological Study
By Hugo Münsterberg
Discover how early silent movies played tricks on your mind, according to science.
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About the AuthorHugo Münsterberg was a German-American psychologist. He was one of the pioneers in applied psychology, extending his research and theories to industrial/organizational (I/O), legal, medical, clinical, educational and business settings. Münsterberg experienced immense turmoil with the outbreak of the First World War. Torn between his loyalty to the United States and his homeland, he often defended Germany's actions, attracting highly contrasting reactions.
Hugo Münsterberg was a German-American psychologist. He was one of the pioneers in applied psychology, extending his research and theories to industrial/organizational (I/O), legal, medical, clinical, educational and business settings. Münsterberg experienced immense turmoil with the outbreak of the First World War. Torn between his loyalty to the United States and his homeland, he often defended Germany's actions, attracting highly contrasting reactions.
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