Live Art in LA: Performance Art in Southern California ; 1970-1983 documents and critically examines one of the most fecund periods in the history of live art. The book forms part of the Getty Institutersquo;s Pacific Standard Time initiative ndash; a series of exhibitions; performance re-enactments and research projects focused on the greater Los Angeles area. This extraordinary volume; beautifully edited by one of the leading scholars in the field; makes vivid the compelling drama of performance history on the west coast.Live Art in LA: moves lucidly between discussions of legendary figures such as Judy Chicago and Chris Burden; and the crucial work of less-celebrated solo artists and collectives;examines the influence of key institutions; particularly Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and the California Institute of the Arts ndash; and the Feminist Art Programme established at the latter;features original and incisive essays by Peggy Phelan and Amelia Jones; and eloquent contributions by Michael Ned Holte; Suzanne Lacy and Jennifer Flores Sternad.Combining cutting-edge research with over 100 challenging and provocative photographs and video stills; Live Art in LA represents a major re-evaluation of a crucial moment in performance history. And; as performance studies becomes ever more relevant to the history of art; promises to become a vital and enduring resource for students; academics and artists alike.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy perry smithbergHelpful to me for giving my granddaughter piano lessons.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A rare "guiding light" bookBy loyal customer BillI see that this book has not gotten a lot of attention from reviewers. but I like it so much that I bought it and want to join those others who have given this book a perfect rating. Irsquo;m not a piano teacher. and have only limited skill on the piano. When I saw this book. however. my first impression was that it is probably one of the best books ever for students. not just teachers. It is an old book. with 1981 and 2004 copyrights. I assume the 2004 copyright was simply for a reprint ndash; it certainly is true among too many readers that old ldquo;how tordquo; books are considered less relevant than those published yesterday. But. new books which frequently include beautiful. exciting production can be dumbed down in content. My belief is that this book oriented toward teachers has. for students. quality and sophistication far better than the average book oriented simply towards students. The book is chock full of written musical passages from some of the best music ever composed. This chapter topics are wonderful. It is certainly not for beginners. but anyone who is seriously wanting to play the piano. even a beginner. would greatly benefit from keeping this book at his or her side as an inspiration and as a guiding light. My guess is that for those who can read music passably. this book could also be enlightening to those simply attending performances. It is a bit on the pricey side. but definitely a keeper.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. This has turned out to be one of my best purchases: a thorough refresher in musical notationBy E. HarrisIm re-learning piano as an older adult. and working without a teacher. This has turned out to be one of my best purchases: a thorough refresher in musical notation. scales. rhythm. and much more. all the things I have forgotten or maybe never learned in the first place. Highly recommended!
