Richard Sennett
The Performer: Art, Life, Politics
The Performer: Art, Life, Politics
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The Performer examines the relations between performing in art, politics, and everyday experience, focusing on the bodily and physical dimensions of performing. It draws on history, sociology, and personal experience to explore the evolution of performing spaces, the emergence of independent artists, and the inequality between performer and spectator. It also examines the uses and abuses of acting by politicians.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
The Performer, a groundbreaking exploration of public performance in everyday life, delves into the intricate connections between performing in art, politics, and everyday experiences. Written by renowned cultural and social thinker Richard Sennett, the book emphasizes the physical and bodily aspects of performance, shifting its focus away from verbal communication. Sennett possesses a keen awareness of how everyday rituals constitute performances, recognizing their significance in shaping our lives. Drawing from a rich tapestry of history, sociology, and personal experiences, including his early career as a professional cellist and his subsequent work as a city planner and social thinker, The Performer traces the evolution of performing spaces in cities, the rise of independent artists, the disparities between performers and spectators, the complex interplay between artistic creation and social and religious rituals, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of acting by politicians. This thought-provoking work serves as the inaugural installment in a trilogy exploring the core DNA of human expression, encompassing performing, narrating, and imaging. Through its insightful analysis, The Performer offers a profound understanding of the multifaceted nature of performance and its profound impact on our social, cultural, and individual identities.
Weight: 444g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241637647
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