Wood, Catherine
Performance in Contemporary Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849768238
- author:
- Wood, Catherine
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tate Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 2.2 x 25.5 x 25.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Conceptual,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Performance in Contemporary Art by Catherine Wood is a comprehensive survey of the subject, offering the broadest and most up-to-date insight into performance art. This important work proposes performance as a medium that has profoundly influenced the shape of contemporary art. Wood explores the history of performance through the lens of contemporary practitioners, examining divergent practices that have emerged in recent decades. From the spectacular forms of Marina Abramovic to the social activism of Tania Bruguera, this book looks at how performance has been shaped by various artistic movements and historical precedents. With stunning color photographs, Performance in Contemporary Art provides a nuanced understanding of this complex and multifaceted medium.
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