| Performance Analysis: An Introductory Coursebook Contributor(s): Counsell, Colin (Editor), Wolf, Laurie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415224063 ISBN-13: 9780415224062 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: This revolutionary introductory performance studies coursebook brings together classic texts in critical theory and shows how these texts can be used in the analysis of performance. Themed sections place the reader: * decoding the sign * the politics of performance * the politics of gender and sexual identity * performing ethnicity * the performing body * the space of performance * audience and spectatorship * the borders of performance. Each reading is clearly introduced, making often complex critical texts accessible for students at an introductory level. The ideas explored within these readings are further clarified through innovative, carefully tested exercises and activities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Reference - Performing Arts | Theater - General |
| Dewey: 791.014 |
| LCCN: 00045789 |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.32" W x 9.48" (1.13 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This revolutionary introductory performance studies coursebook brings together classic texts in critical theory and shows how these texts can be used in the analysis of performance. The editors put their texts to work in examining such key topics as: * decoding the sign * the politics of performance * the politics of gender and sexual identity * performing ethnicity * the performing body * the space of performance * audience and spectatorship * the borders of performance. Each reading is clearly introduced, making often complex critical texts accessible at an introductory level and immediately applicavble to the field of performance. The ideas explored within these readings are further clarified through innovative, carefully tested exercises and activities. |