Routledge Performance Practitioners is a series of introductory guides to the key theatre-makers of the last century. Each volume explains the background to and the work of one of the major influences on twentieth and twenty-first-century performance.A dancer; teacher and choreographer; Mary Wigman was a leading innovator in expressionist dance. Her radical explorations of movement and dance theory are credited with expanding the scope of dance as a theatrical art in her native Germany and beyond. This book combines for the first time:a full account of Wigmanrsquo;s life and work detailed discussion of her aesthetic theories; including the use of space as an lsquo;invisible partnerrsquo; and the transcendent nature of performancea commentary on her key works; including Hexentanz and The Seven Dances of Lifean extensive collection of practical exercises designed to provide an understanding of Wigmanrsquo;s choreographic principles and her uniquely immersive approach to dance.As a first step towards critical understanding; and as an initial exploration before going on to further primary research; Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for todays student.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. One-of-a-Kind View of DetroitBy John B. ArchibaldOf the many cities embellished architecturally during the period between the Two World Wars of the twentieth century; Detroit surely had an athletic spurt of growth; with many examples of the architecture now known as Art Deco decorating its downtown landscape. Now; the Arcadia series has put together a volume of views of these many fine buildings into one book; and at a reasonable price. In fact; this is the only volume specifically concerning Detroit Deco that Im aware of. As such; its a valuable additon to the collection of anyone interested in American architecture; specifically the Deco period; appreciation of which has risen considerably; even during the past couple of decades.Here are many views of Detroit buildings; some of which no longer exist; making the Arcadia contribution even more valuable; for showing us a world of urban life no longer visible. Deco came and went between two violent world upheavals; then was washed under the sea of Modernism in post-war perceptions; when decoration of any kind was abandoned altogether.Journey back; then; to a world when the urban landscape was considerably more decorative; and sophistication was a trait to be prized.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Christopher L. TaylorA+0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Art Deco resource!By JeffroI had no idea there was so much authentic Art Deco in Detroit! Need tours and a documentary. Need to advertise the architect tours of the fabulous Fisher Building in Chicago!
