Few topics in the study of film produce as much controversy as authorship. Critics, historians, and theoreticians heatedly debate film authors, arguing vociferously about the nature of film authorship and…
For scholars who wish to learn the current state of author studies, and to be stimulated by the prospects of the further work to be done, Iuthorship and Film is…
Abstract This article discusses the relationship (or lack thereof) between authors’ intentions and the meaning of literary works. It considers the advantages and disadvantages of Extreme and Modest Actual Intentionalism,…
Theories of Authorship and Intention in the Twentieth Century. An Overview. Published in 2012 Dario Compagno Abstract This article discusses some of the most important theories about authorship and…
Do we need an intended for a work to have meaning? Is Richard Dawkins right to say since there is no Creator, it is foolish to ponder the universe's meaning?…
Interesting interview with Professor William Irwin explaining why we must listen to JK Rowling's recent comments: http://www.intentism.com/williamirwin2.htm Professor William Irwin also speaks about interpreting television series LOST. He is the…
"Intentism is a movement of artists, authors, actors and musicians who believe that art can convey an artist's intended message to his or her intended audience. As a movement it…
Should the artist's intentions be ever relevant to his or her work? Members of the international art movement peacefully demonstrate outside Tate Britain and Tate Modern. The last picture shows…
Intentism founder Vittorio Pelosi interviews Colin Lyas, professor of philosophy, Lancaster University and author of Aesthetics (Fundamentals of Philosophy) about the role of intention in the arts. Part 1 of 6…
A short film that documents the Intentist Exhibition off Brick Lane, London. Through a series of talking heads each artist discusses the intentions behind their work. http://www.intentism.com/apps/videos/videos/show/15647381-intentism-exhibition-2011-a-short-film