Jones, Amelia
Performing the Body/Performing the Text
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415190602
- author:
- Jones, Amelia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 306
- Genre:
- Cultural studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This book explores the new performativity in art theory and practice, examining ways of rethinking interpretive processes in visual culture. Since the 1960s, visual art practices have taken contemporary art outside the museum and gallery, embracing theatricality and performance to challenge traditional art criticism.
The contributors argue that interpretation needs to be recognised as much more dynamic and contingent, offering radical re-readings of art works and pointing towards new models for understanding art. By combining canonical fine artists with performance artists, this book provides a fresh perspective on the relationship between art and its audience.
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