Revolution As Theatre: Notes On The New Radical Style
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Brustein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Liveright., 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxed edges, yellowed DJ with chips and minor wear to edges.
Revolution As Theatre: Notes On The New Radical Style presents a compelling analysis of political and social upheaval through the lens of theatrical performance. Robert Brustein, a distinguished critic, chronicles how radical movements of the mid-20th century adopted dramatic structures and public spectacle to convey their messages and incite change. The work uncovers the inherent performativity in revolutionary acts, arguing that these events often mirrored the stage in their execution and impact. It illustrates the intricate relationship between art, politics, and public perception, offering a profound examination of how style and presentation shaped the era's most significant transformations. This insightful volume provides a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and activism.
Author: Robert Brustein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Liveright., 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxed edges, yellowed DJ with chips and minor wear to edges.
Revolution As Theatre: Notes On The New Radical Style presents a compelling analysis of political and social upheaval through the lens of theatrical performance. Robert Brustein, a distinguished critic, chronicles how radical movements of the mid-20th century adopted dramatic structures and public spectacle to convey their messages and incite change. The work uncovers the inherent performativity in revolutionary acts, arguing that these events often mirrored the stage in their execution and impact. It illustrates the intricate relationship between art, politics, and public perception, offering a profound examination of how style and presentation shaped the era's most significant transformations. This insightful volume provides a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and activism.