Performance Studies

Description:

"The field of performance studies analyses the production and impact of on-stage performance, such as in a theatre or circus, and off-stage performance, such as cultural rituals and political protests. Performance Studies: Key Words, Concepts and Theories introduces students to 34 key topics seen as paramount to the future of performance studies in a series of short, engaging essays by an international team of distinguished scholars. Each essay contributes to the wide-ranging, adventurous and conscientious nature that makes performance studies such an innovative, valuable and exciting field"--

subjects: Theater, philosophy,  Performing arts,  Theater,  Philosophy,  LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama,  PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General,  PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism,  Arts du spectacle,  Philosophie,  LITERARY CRITICISM,  Drama,  General,  History & Criticism,  Performativität,  Scenisk konst,  Teater,  Litteraturkritik