Marina Abramović is the creator of pioneering performance art which transcends the form’s provocative origins. Her visceral and extreme performances have tested the limits of both body and mind, communicating with audiences worldwide on a personal and political level. Updated and revised throughout, the book combines:
a biography, setting out the contexts of Abramović’s work
an examination of the artist through her writings, interviews and influences
a detailed analysis of her work, including studies of the
Rhythm
series,
Nightsea Crossing
and
512 Hours
practical explorations of the performances and their origins.
As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research,
Routledge
Performance Practitioners
offer unbeatable value for today’s student.