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Marina Abramović

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Marina Abramović delves into the life and groundbreaking work of the renowned performance artist whose extreme and visceral pieces challenge both body and mind. The book offers a comprehensive biography, insightful analysis of key performances like Rhythm series, Nightsea Crossing, and 512 Hours, alongside explorations of her writings, interviews, and artistic influences. It serves as both a critical introduction and a practical guide to Abramović’s transformative art.
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Ideal for students and enthusiasts of contemporary art and performance, this book provides an accessible yet thorough exploration of Abramović's work, making it a valuable resource for those new to her art or embarking on further research.

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Marina 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

INFORMATION

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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