Rudolf Arnheim's Film as Art is a classic of film and media theory. His theory of film, influenced by Gestalt psychology, provides a concise representation of the essential cinematic techniques as well as a theory of perception developed through the example of film. First published in 1932, its theoretical and historical significance has been rediscovered in light of the recent renaissance in perception theory. The volume includes the complete text along with a postscript that outlines the history of its creation and reception, as well as its current relevance, and contemporary reviews.