Performing Contagious Bodies

Ritual Participation in Contemporary Art

C. Braddock

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English

Palgrave
14 November 2012

Art & Architecture; Installation art; Theatre Studies

Performing Contagious Bodies explores live/body art and installation practices through theories of ritual and magic. Featuring discussion of a wide range of contemporary international practice, this book explores the intersections of performance studies, art history, anthropology and contemporary visual art practices.

By: C. Braddock
Imprint: Palgrave
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 436g
ISBN: 9780230292703
ISBN 10: 0230292704
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 14 November 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Images Preface Acknowledgements Introduction The Spirit of Language in Things; L.Kosloff Contagious Participation; A.Hamilton The Force of the Text; A.Frankovich & M.Duchamp Contagious Redundancy; A.M.Roe The Force of Impotentiality; R.Maloy & B.Nauman The Force of the Charm; H.Wilke Notes Bibliography Index

CHRIS BRADDOCK is Associate Professor in the School of Art & Design at the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is an artist and writer.

Reviews for Performing Contagious Bodies: Ritual Participation in Contemporary Art

"""The merits of this book derive not only from its rigour and attention to detail but also from Braddock's own intensive engagement with his area of study as an artist, lecturer and curator."" - Martin Patrick, Massey University, New Zealand"