Realizing the Witch : Science, Cinema, and the Mastery of the Invisible /

Realizing the Witch follows the unfolding of Benjamin Christensen’s visual narrative in his 1922 film, Häxan (The Witch). Through a close reading of Häxan, Baxstrom and Meyers examine the study of witchcraft from historical and anthropological perspectives, as well as the intersection of popular culture, artistic expression and scientific ideas. This title was made Open Access by libraries from around the world through Knowledge Unlatched.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Machine generated contents note: Introduction: What Is Häxan? -- Part I: The Realization of the Witch -- The Witch in the Human Sciences and the Mastery of Nonsense -- Evidence, First Movement. Words and Things -- Evidence, Second Movement. Tableaux and Faces -- The Viral Character of the Witch -- Demonology -- Part II: A Mobile Force in the Modern Age -- 1922 -- Sex, Touch, and Materiality -- Possession and Ecstasy -- Hysterias -- Postscript--It is very hard to believe.

Realizing the Witch follows the unfolding of Benjamin Christensen’s visual narrative in his 1922 film, Häxan (The Witch). Through a close reading of Häxan, Baxstrom and Meyers examine the study of witchcraft from historical and anthropological perspectives, as well as the intersection of popular culture, artistic expression and scientific ideas. This title was made Open Access by libraries from around the world through Knowledge Unlatched.

Mode of access: Internet.