Christoph Schlingensief's Realist Theater

This book is the first study to identify Christoph Schlingensief as a practitioner of realism in the theater and explores how theatrical realism can offer an aesthetic frame to hold together his experiments across media and genres. It traces his developing realism through his theater work, opera work, and art installations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive study delves into the multifaceted career of the renowned German filmmaker, performance artist, and TV host Christoph Schlingensief (1960–2010), recognizing him as a practitioner of realism in theater and exploring the profound impact of theatrical realism on his diverse artistic endeavors across media and genres. Spanning from his early theatrical works in conventional venues to his innovative projects in less conventional spaces, including his renowned opera production of Wagners Parsifal at Bayreuth, and his captivating art installations on revolving platforms known as Animatographs, this volume meticulously traces Schlingensiefs evolving realism.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and practitioners in the fields of theater, film, and performance art, offering valuable insights into Schlingensiefs artistic vision and the enduring significance of theatrical realism in contemporary art.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032189987