Theatre, performance, and the historical avant-garde

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The volume examines the performance aesthetics of four major art movements - Expressionism, Futurism, Dadaism, and Constructivism. After outlining the origins and general characteristics of the historical avant-garde, this study offers detailed coverage of key performances undertaken by artist, usually outside the concentional theatre environment. Günter Berghaus identifies paths and trajectories through a complex artistic terrain, often referred to as "Art Performances," and surveys trends and ...Vis mer