Focusing on examples of live performance in drama; dance; opera and light entertainment; Jane Goodall explores a characteristic as compelling and enigmatic as the performers who demonstrate it.The mysterious quality of lsquo;presencersquo; in a performer has strong resonances with the uncanny. It is associated with primal; animal qualities in human individuals; but also has connotations of divinity and the supernatural; relating to figures of evil as well as heroism. Stage Presence traces these themes through theatrical history. This fascinating study also explores the blend of science and spirituality that accompanies the appreciation of human power. Performers display a magnetism of their audiences; they electrify them; exhibit mesmeric command; and develop chemistry in their communication. Case studies include: Josephine Baker; Sarah Bernhardt; Thomas Betterton; David Bowie; Maria Callas; Bob Dylan; David Garrick; Barry Humphries; Henry Irving; Vaslav Nijinsky and Paul Robeson.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Aesthetics is a Key Element in Sustainable DesignBy sscarlettAesthetics is a key element in sustainable design and Hosey does a great job of clarifying the reasons why that is. If its not beautiful or personally meaningful we are far less likely to spend the effort; money and time necessary to preserve the places we build over the long-term.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Using it as a textbookBy Elizabeth DamoreGood read; broader view of the metrics behind sustainability. Provides an aesthetic philosophical balance to the more technical approach to providing built environments that are in harmony with nature...he looks at the nature of humanity.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. best architectural book Ive read in a long timeBy Jennibest architectural book Ive read in a long time. Honesty goes a long way! Lance tells it like he sees it...
