{"product_id":"atlas-of-performing-culture-9788891838018","title":"Atlas of Performing Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Atlas of Performing Culture explores how almost every human expression involves performing culture by examining over 120 organizations across five continents. It is an illustrated voyage that unites audiences with artists and works of art, architecture, and nature through venues and events. The volume is organized around five thematic sections, including physical spaces, venues, and typologies of events, and includes a range of cultural sites and experiences, from theaters to museums, sculpture parks, and hybrid cultural centers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mondadori Electa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis groundbreaking work, which examines over 120 organizations across the globe, reveals the profound cultural significance of nearly every human expression. Spanning five continents, Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas, Atlas of Performing Culture takes readers on an illustrated journey through venues and events related to performance, the dynamic and unique mode of artistic activity that brings audiences, artists, and works of art together in a shared experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume is structured around five thematic sections that explore the physical spaces, venues, and typologies of events associated with performing art. From the island museum in Japan to the Rio Carnival, from the Brussels theatrical debut to a rave party in the British countryside, and from a cultural center housed in a former funeral home in the outskirts of Paris, the unique experience of performing art encompasses a wide range of venues and events.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to theaters, concert halls, and festivals, the book also features museums, sculpture parks, and hybrid cultural centers that defy categorization. By blurring the boundaries between performance art, visual art, and performing arts, this volume invites readers, regardless of their expertise or affiliation, on a captivating journey to some of the world's most significant cultural sites and performative experiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach section provides a comprehensive overview of leading cultural organizations, as well as a selection of similar international institutions. Whether you are a specialist, practitioner, academic, or simply an art aficionado, Atlas of Performing Culture offers a wealth of insights and perspectives that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the diverse and dynamic world of performing culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 279 x 229 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788891838018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cristiano Leone","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44767329026298,"sku":"9788891838018","price":38.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699634300563_book.jpg?v=1699891745","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/atlas-of-performing-culture-9788891838018","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}