Genre shows in television often focus on science fiction, combining scientific and speculative elements with special effects. They appeal to a specific audience, often young males, and follow unofficial rules with an element of speculation. They may include supernatural fantasy, world-building, and horror. Renegade scientists, law enforcement officials, and brave astronomy travelers are common characters, […]
Film genres refer to a specific style or subject matter of a movie. A film can have elements from multiple genres but is classified under a single genre. Genres offer potential viewers hints about the movie’s subject matter and suitability. Categorizing movies by genre is not always easy, and some films can defy the rigidity […]
Gender archaeology examines the roles of men and women in ancient human cultures using evidence-based methodologies such as skeletal, chemical, and microscopic analysis. It challenges conventional cultural studies and reveals that men and women shared responsibilities in some cultures. Burial placement was used to categorize gender until DNA tests showed some bodies were misidentified. Third […]
Hybrid genres combine two or more stylistic and thematic categories in creative works, such as literature, music, and art. Genres have specific rules and expectations, but hybrid genres allow for experimentation and can create new genres. Examples include science fiction horror and romantic suspense novels. Hybrid genres can also be found in other art forms, […]
Westerns are set in the American West between 1850 and 1900 and are known for action and adventure. The genre is characterized by the wild frontier and law and order, with cowboys, conflict between settlers and Indians, and lawmen in small towns. The setting is an open landscape with isolated farms and small towns, and […]
Books are classified into genres based on criteria like tone, content, and setting. Fiction and non-fiction are the main categories, with sub-genres like comedy, romance, and biography. Scholars study how genres are defined and their societal implications, including gender relations. A book genre is a particular class or type of book, separated according to certain […]
The term “genre” is commonly used to categorize stories, but can also apply to other forms of communication such as TV and film. Genres benefit both audiences and those in the industry by identifying demand and allowing for targeted marketing. Subgenres have developed to cater to specific audience tastes, and slipstreaming is a genre for […]
The thriller genre is characterized by excitement, suspense, and high melodrama, often overlapping with other genres. It features a lone protagonist or small group against a superior foe, with death or capture always present. The genre has no format limits and has been popular since ancient times, with Robert Louis Stevenson credited with pioneering it. […]
Tragedy is an ancient literary structure, established by Greek playwrights and philosophers, often revolving around a character’s personal ruin and destruction. Aristotle analyzed the genre, stating that it centers on a person of high status who faces loss due to personal weaknesses. Shakespeare added new features, such as ordinary protagonists and strong moral undercurrents. Modern […]
