Over 800 years ago, a combination of technological, philosophical, and financial advancements gave rise to the most sophisticated form of mass media at the time: stained glass. This interest in medieval stained glass had a profound impact on filmmaker Jerome Hiler's work, inspiring his thought-provoking lecture, "Cinema Before 1300".
Cinema Before 1300
In the 9th century, a convergence of technological, philosophical, and financial innovations led to the development of a highly advanced form of mass media, specifically stained glass art.
