Contemporary Clowning as Social Performance in Colombia brings to light the emergence of new kinds of clowning in everyday life in Colombia; focusing particularly on the pervasive presence of clowns in the urban landscape of Bogotaacute;. In doing so it brings a fresh and updated perspective on what clowning is as well as what it does in the 21st century. Featuring descriptions of more than 24 distinct clown performers; Barnaby King provides an engaging and lively account of the performative moment in which clowning transpires; analyzing the techniques and processes at work in producing what is commonly named as "clowningrdquo;.In contrast with their North American and European counterparts; clowns in Latin America are seen every day in public settings; are popular cultural figures and sometimes claim to exercise real political influence. Drawing on five years of co-performative ethnography; the book argues that clown artists have thrived by adapting their craft to changing social and economic conditions; in some cases by allying themselves with authority and power; and in others by generating spaces for creativity and resistance in adverse circumstances. By applying performance theory to clowning in a specific cultural context this is the first work to propose an appropriate scholarly response to the diversity and ingenuity of clowning beyond Europe and North America.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Rivers forgotten.By June Spencerbeautiful photos but I expected a story line. Also I thought it would have more than one river.. I was dissapointed
