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See moreMarina Abramovic is a creator of pioneering performance art which transcends the form's provocative origins. Now revised and updated, this volume explains the background to and the work of one of the major influences on twentieth- and twenty-first-century performance.
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Marina Abramović is the creator of pioneering performance art that transcends the form’s provocative origins. Her visceral and extreme performances have tested the limits of both body and mind, communicating with audiences worldwide on a personal and political level.
Updated and revised throughout, the book combines:
- A biography, setting out the contexts of Abramović’s work.
- An examination of the artist through her writings, interviews and influences.
- A detailed analysis of her work, including studies of the Rhythm series, Nightsea Crossing and 512 Hours.
- Practical explorations of the performances and their origins.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners offer unbeatable value for today’s student.
Series: Routledge Performance Practitioners
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780815364214
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 October 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 2nd edition
Illustration: 20 Halftones, black and white
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Mary Richards is a Reader at Brunel University London, UK. She has written a number of papers and journal articles on performance and live art practices.
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