{"product_id":"anarchy-of-the-body-undercurrents-of-performance-art-in-1960s-japan-9789462703537","title":"Anarchy of the Body: Undercurrents of Performance Art in 1960s Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eKuroDalaiJee's Anarchy of the Body sheds light on postwar Japanese avant-garde history by contextualizing the social, cultural, and political trajectories of artists in the 1960s. The book includes 256 high-quality reproductions and a comprehensive chronology, revealing how performance by individual artists and art groups formed a legacy of resistance against institutionalization. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 752 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leuven University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his groundbreaking work, Anarchy of the Body, art historian KuroDalaiJee, also known as Kuroda Raiji, delves into the rich tapestry of postwar Japanese avant-garde history, providing a comprehensive perspective on the social, cultural, and political trajectories of artists across Japan during the vibrant 1960s. This meticulously researched masterpiece, a culmination of years of tireless exploration, draws upon an extensive array of source material to unveil the profound legacy of performance by individual artists and art groups during this transformative era. Through a meticulous examination of their artistic practices, KuroDalaiJee reveals how these artists and groups resisted institutionalization, both within the art world and in broader Japanese society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnarchy of the Body is a visual feast, featuring 256 high-quality reproductions, including rare performance photographs that are not readily accessible elsewhere. These images capture the energy, passion, and raw creativity of the artists, adding an invaluable dimension to the narrative. Accompanying the reproductions is a comprehensive chronology that traces the evolution of the avant-garde movement in Japan, providing a historical framework for understanding the artistic developments of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKuroDalaiJee, an esteemed art historian in Japan, holds an MA in art history from the prestigious University of Tokyo. His expertise and dedication to the field have earned him recognition and acclaim. The contributors to this book, including Kurokawa Noriyuki (editor), Andrew Maerkle (translator), Shima Yumiko (translator), Alice Kiwako Ashiwa (editorial assistant), Daniel Gonzalez (translator), Claire Tanaka (translator), Giles Murray (translator), and Jenny Preston (translator), have played a vital role in bringing KuroDalaiJee's vision to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTranslated from the original Japanese edition published with Tokyo: Grambooks, 2010, Anarchy of the Body is a testament to the power of art to transcend boundaries and ignite change. Through its captivating narrative and stunning visual imagery, this book offers a profound exploration of the 1960s Japanese avant-garde scene, shedding light on the artists who shaped its history and leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1862g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 246 x 169 x 44 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789462703537\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KuroDalaiJee","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44126074306810,"sku":"9789462703537","price":47.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1679470711523_book_7e4ae734-e068-42e1-a93f-97ec9744fce7.jpg?v=1679772832","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/anarchy-of-the-body-undercurrents-of-performance-art-in-1960s-japan-9789462703537","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}