Diana Taylor
Performance
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822359975
- author:
- Diana Taylor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 14 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, History, Diana Taylor,Performance,Duke University Press Books,0822359979,Fine Arts / Art History,History - Contemporary (1945-),Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Performance art - Political aspects,Society,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Performance explores the multifaceted nature of this social behavior, examining its various uses and iterations across artistic, economic, sexual, political, and technological contexts. Taylor delves into how performance shapes our understanding of power, memory, identity, and the world around us.
The book's argument is reinforced through a dynamic interplay of images and texts, showcasing performance as both a creative act and a means to comprehend its complexities. By examining the ways in which performance intersects with everyday life, Taylor sheds light on the gendered, sexed, and racialized performances that shape our experiences.
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