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Eugenio Barba, director, theorist and founder of Odin Teatret, is today one of the major points of reference for contemporary theatre. The Paper Canoe is the first major study of theatre anthropology; it distils all the research of ISTA, the International School of Theatre Anthropology, and focuses upon the pre-expressive level of the performer's art.
Barba defines this as the basic technique which creates 'presence' on stage; a dilated and effective body which can hold and guide a spectator's attention.
The Paper Canoe alternates between detached analysis and the observations of an ardent traveller who reveals the value of theatre as a discipline and a revolt. It comprises a fascinating dialogue with the masters of Asian performance and the makers of twentieth-century theatre, such as Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Craig, Copeau, Brecht, Artaud and Decroux, making their thoughts and techniques accessible and relevant to contemporary practice.
The Paper Canoe establishes beyond doubt the importance of Barba's practical and theoretical work for today's students and practitioners of performance.
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Theater, Anthropology, Acting, Anthropological aspects of Theater, Anthropological aspects, Dance, Experimental theater, Art, Nonfiction, Performing Arts, The a tre, Anthropologie, General, Danse, Art dramatique, Experimental theatre, Dancing, Théâtre, Aspect anthropologique, Theater (discipline), Dances (performance events), Dances (performing arts compositions)Showing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
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The Paper Canoe
2004, Taylor & Francis Group Plc
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The paper canoe: a guide to theatre anthropology
1995, Routledge
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0415100836 9780415100830
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An enormously exciting, beautifully written and very moving work, The Paper Canoe is a crucial document for the understanding of late twentieth century intercultural performance. It comprises a fascinating dialogue with such masters of theatre as Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Craig, Copeau, Brecht, Artaud and Decroux; establishing beyond doubt the importance of Barba's practical and theoretical work for today's theatre makers and students. Eugenio Barba, director, theorist and founder of the Odin Teatret, is now one of the major points of reference for contemporary experimental theatre. This is the first English translation of his seminal work on theatre anthropology.
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