About the book
Archaeologies of Presence is a brilliant exploration of how the performance of presence can be understood through the relationships between performance theory and archaeological thinking. Drawing together carefully commissioned contributions by leading international scholars and artists, this radical new work poses a number of essential questions:
- What are the principle signifiers of theatrical presence?
- How is presence achieved through theatrical performance?
- What makes a memory come alive and live again?
- How is presence connected with identity?
- Is presence synonymous with 'being in the moment'?
- What is the nature of the ‘co-presence’ of audience and performer?
- Where does performance practice end and its documentation begin?
Co-edited by performance specialists Gabriella Giannachi and Nick Kaye, and archaeologist Michael Shanks, Archaeologies of Presence represents an innovative and rewarding feat of interdisciplinary scholarship.
Editions of Archaeologies of Presence
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136458026
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136458033
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Archaeologies of Presence is a brilliant exploration of how the performance of presence can be understood through the relationships between performance theory and archaeological thinking. Drawing together carefully commissioned contributions by leading international scholars and artists, this radical new work poses a number of essential questions:
- What are the principle signifiers of theatrical presence?
- How is presence achieved through theatrical performance?
- What makes a memory come alive and live again?
- How is presence connected with identity?
- Is presence synonymous with 'being in the moment'?
- What is the nature of the ‘co-presence’ of audience and performer?
- Where does performance practice end and its documentation begin?
Co-edited by performance specialists Gabriella Giannachi and Nick Kaye, and archaeologist Michael Shanks, Archaeologies of Presence represents an innovative and rewarding feat of interdisciplinary scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archaeologies of Presence about?
Archaeologies of Presence is a brilliant exploration of how the performance of presence can be understood through the relationships between performance theory and archaeological thinking. Drawing together carefully commissioned contributions by leading international scholars and artists, this radical new work poses a number of essential questions:
- What are the principle signifiers of theatrical presence?
- How is presence achieved through theatrical performance?
- What makes a memory come alive and live again?
- How is presence connected with identity?
- Is presence synonymous with 'being in the moment'?
- What is the nature of the ‘co-presence’ of audience and performer?
- Where does performance practice end and its documentation begin?
Co-edited by performance specialists Gabriella Giannachi and Nick Kaye, and archaeologist Michael Shanks, Archaeologies of Presence represents an innovative and rewarding feat of interdisciplinary scholarship.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Archaeologies of Presence?
The Arts > Performing arts > Theatre studies
Where can I read a sample of Archaeologies of Presence?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136458026
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Archaeologies of Presence?
Gabriella Giannachi, Michael Shanks, Nick Kaye
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Archaeologies of Presence is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136458026) and pdf(ISBN 9781136458033)