Dynamic Cartography: Body, Architecture, and Performative Space

Dynamic Cartography examines the works of Rudolf Laban, Lawrence Halprin, Anne Bogart, Adolphe Appia, Cedric Price, Joan Littlewood, and Hélio Oiticica, who are practitioners who have explored the relations between body and space through movement, events, or actions. It provides a practice-based exploration of these works and methodologies, including experiments in kinetography and the analysis of urban public spaces.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dynamic Cartography delves into the profound insights of Rudolf Laban, Lawrence Halprin, Anne Bogart, Adolphe Appia, Cedric Price, Joan Littlewood, and Hélio Oiticica, renowned practitioners who have explored diverse realms of inquiry concerning the intricate connections between the body and space. Their groundbreaking work, although stemming from various areas of study, has never been presented from the perspective of dynamic cartography. Through their innovative methodologies and practices, these practitioners have paved the way for a practice-based exploration, offering us a unique lens through which to understand the dynamic interplay between movement, events, and actions.

In the book, Micro-actions I and II, the authors embark on a captivating exploration of the body's presence within spatial contexts. Through the utilization of Laban's dance notation system, known as kinetography, they create dynamic cartographies that vividly depict the dynamic interplay between the body and its environment. Kinetography III takes us on a further journey, proposing the analysis of urban public spaces through the transcription of the body movements etched onto them.

The series Dynamic Cartographies I, II, and III takes us on a captivating exploration of movement within geometrically controlled spaces. Employing the Viewpoints techniques developed by Anne Bogart, the authors offer a fresh perspective on understanding movement within these structured environments.

Lastly, Wooosh! and Trellick Tales present two remarkable projects that harness the power of performance to analyze and comprehend urban and architectural spaces. Through their innovative approaches, these projects invite us to engage with the dynamic nature of our surroundings and gain a deeper understanding of the spaces we inhabit.

In conclusion, Dynamic Cartography is a groundbreaking work that sheds light on the profound connections between the body and space. Through the insightful analysis of the works of these visionary practitioners, it offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies that inspire practitioners and scholars alike to explore the dynamic realm of movement and its impact on our understanding of the world.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367507411