Marina Abramovia by Mary Richards, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Marina AbramoviÄ 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 AbramoviÄ's workan examination of the artist through her writings, interviews and influencesa detailed analysis of her work, including studies of theRhythmseries, Nightsea Crossingand512 Hourspractical 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. | Marina Abramovia by Mary Richards, Paperback | Indigo Chapters