{"product_id":"multimedia-performance-paperback","title":"Multimedia Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRosemary Klich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eE. Scheer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do performers and artists use media technologies to create live events? How have developments in audio-visual technology changed the relationship between the spectator and the performer? How can performance respond to the technology-saturated consciousness of contemporary culture? What are the key concepts and terms needed to understand multimedia performance? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMultimedia Performance\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive overview of the development, theory and definitive characteristics of this rapidly developing and popular area of practice. Drawing on case studies from across a wide range of contemporary performance, the book introduces key artists, companies and debates. Klich and Scheer describe new and emergent forms including video performance, digital theatre, interactive dramaturgies and immersive environments, presenting an up-to-date analysis of the evolving relationship between technology and aesthetics in contemporary performance culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExploring the different ways in which technology can activate new aesthetic potentials and audience experiences, \u003ci\u003eMultimedia Performance\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates the vital role of multimedia technologies in contemporary theatre practice. Supported by illustrations, media theory and textboxes, this is important reading for anyone interested in questions of the live and the mediated aspects of performance, and essential reading for students of theatre and performance.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do performers and artists use media technologies to create live events? How have developments in audio-visual technology changed the relationship between the spectator and the performer? How can performance respond to the technology-saturated consciousness of contemporary culture? What are the key concepts and terms needed to understand multimedia performance? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMultimedia Performance\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive overview of the development, theory and definitive characteristics of this rapidly developing and popular area of practice. Drawing on case studies from across a wide range of contemporary performance, the book introduces key artists, companies and debates. Klich and Scheer describe new and emergent forms including video performance, digital theatre, interactive dramaturgies and immersive environments, presenting an up-to-date analysis of the evolving relationship between technology and aesthetics in contemporary performance culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExploring the different ways in which technology can activate new aesthetic potentials and audience experiences, \u003cem\u003eMultimedia Performance\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates the vital role of multimedia technologies in contemporary theatre practice. Supported by illustrations, media theory and textboxes, this is important reading for anyone interested in questions of the live and the mediated aspects of performance, and essential reading for students of theatre and performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEDWARD SCHEER is Associate Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of New South Wales, Australia. His publications include Antonin Artaud: A Critical Reader and The Infinity Machine. He is the current President of Performance Studies International (2010-2011). \u003cbr\u003eROSEMARY KLICH is Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Kent, UK.\u003cbr\u003eEDWARD SCHEER is Associate Professor of Theatre Studies at the University of New South Wales, Australia. His publications include Antonin Artaud: A Critical Reader and The Infinity Machine. He is the current President of Performance Studies International (2010-2011). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eROSEMARY KLICH is Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Kent, UK.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 20, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42176999293063,"sku":"9780230574670","price":80.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3a08f637ecd915f2354fb514e93ddfd2.webp?v=1733394209","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/multimedia-performance-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}