Newhall, Mary Anne Santos
Mary Wigman (Routledge Performance Practitioners)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138572744
- author:
- Newhall, Mary Anne Santos
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13.3 centimetres (0.22 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Dance
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book provides a comprehensive account of Mary Wigman's life and work, exploring her innovative approach to dance and its impact on the theatrical art. A detailed analysis of her key ideas and aesthetic theories is also presented, including her use of space as an "invisible partner" and the transcendent nature of performance.
Wigman's choreographic principles are examined through a collection of practical exercises designed to provide insight into her unique approach to dance. This reissued edition offers a valuable resource for students seeking to understand Wigman's work, providing a solid foundation for further research and critical understanding.
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