In this book; Erika Fischer-Lichte traces the emergence of performance as an art event in its own right. In setting performance art on an equal footing with the traditional art object; she heralds a new aesthetics.The peculiar mode of experience that a performance provokes ndash; blurring distinctions between artist and audience; body and mind; art and life ndash; is here framed as the breeding ground for a new way of understanding performing arts; and through them even wider social and cultural processes.With an introduction by Marvin Carlson; this translation of the original Auml;sthetik des Performativen addresses key issues in performance art; experimental theatre and cultural performances to lay the ground for a new appreciation of the artistic event.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Close look at the ModernsBy Fabio A MelloA spectacular book. Lang explains all the design process of the urban environment within USA in this century. What had going wrong and why. See also how a close relationship between designers and its clients can improve design quality and what sort of human needs can be fulfilled by the built environment. A book not only for urban designers but for all people related with the designing process from interiors designers to landscape architects.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mandatory reading for professors and students of Urban DesignBy Vicente F. de Castro NetoSo good that I intend to recommend it as one of the text books for my classes of Urban Planning. It has a well balanced combination of theory - explained with conceptual diagrams - and case studies; which cover most of the examples of Urban Design in the last and this centuries. The authors review of the Master Plan of Curitiba; that had my participation 40 years ago in research and design; is very to the point when he asks: "How we move ahead?"1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Perception as an Urban Design StudentBy Loaei M. ThabetI found this book as a good start to build your understanding in Urban design either as a career; profession; academic settings; or even as an extra reading. Its a good reference with multi informative illustrations. I advice anyone who is searching or has any intentions to know more about this field to have this book on the shelf.Loaei
