Elements of iconography can, even by themselves, suggest entire genres. A single image of a star-shaped Sheriff’s Badge immediately suggests the Western. Where and when films in this genre ...

The Western genre is one of the most beloved genres of older cinema. While modern Westerns are great, its hard to compare to ...

Western genre may recycle tropes ... However, while Westerns draw from the same well of iconography to tell their stories thanks to their setting, the genre is incredibly versatile and diverse.