{"title":"Professor Emeritus Paul Bouissac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Emeritus Paul Bouissac\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the intricate study of semiotics, particularly exploring the language of performance and cultural expression. His writing invites readers to examine how meaning is constructed and communicated through various forms of human interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, his books provide thoughtful analysis suitable for scholars, students, and anyone fascinated by symbols, signs, and the performative dimensions of culture. Expect a rich exploration of theory grounded in practical observations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-semiotics-of-performances-by-professor-emeritus-paul-bouissac-9781350372658","title":"The Semiotics of Performances","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a live performance? And why is semiotics the best approach for the analysis and interpretation of the performing arts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on semiotic developments of the past five decades, \u003cem\u003eThe Semiotics of Performances\u003c\/em\u003e introduces students to the semiotic analysis of live performances and provides them with a clear method for untangling the multimodal complexity of performance from the spectator’s point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresenting live performances as two-way communication processes, social events, and cognitive and affective experiences, each chapter of this highly accessible book begins with an overview of the basics. This is followed by a case study and moves through to a more advanced discussion, accompanied by suggestions for exercises and further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiagrams and flow charts help to clearly illustrate the conceptual tools used in the analytical process. A companion website contains recorded extracts from the live performances discussed in the book, which students can use to put their knowledge into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores a broad range of performance types from across different cultures, including music, opera, ballet, theatre, circus, mime, improvisation, and immersion. It offers a guide for understanding the way in which a performance is produced, from an initial idea through to the final presentation in front of a live audience, and provides the reader with the tools and understanding needed for a successful semiotic analysis of live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471828173036,"sku":"9781350372658","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f2447d7ada30ad36849efe3cf7b86538.jpg?v=1775694179"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-emeritus-paul-bouissac.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}