Question

Theorists have charted four different types of film history, each with its own set of philosophical assumptions, methods, and sources of evidence. The type of history that would give less discussion to a huge popular success like Independence Day than to a film such as Citizen Kane, which failed at the box office, would be a/an ___________ history.a. Socialb. Aestheticc. Economicd. Technological

Answer 1

Answer: Option D - Technological

Explanation: Technology has its name from a Greek word "techne" meaning "art and craft", which was chanelled towards description of applied art. Therefore, technological history deals with inventions, innovations and modifications of techniques and tools to make life a better place to dwell in. Citizen Kane is a good example of technological history film as lots of inventions were used in it, which ranges from cinematography, radio picture etc.