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Routledge Bodies and Transformance in Taiwanese Contemporary Theater

Name: Bodies and Transformance in Taiwanese Contemporary Theater
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Explore the complex relationship between physical presence and cultural identity in Bodies and Transformance in Taiwanese Contemporary Theater. Published by Routledge, this scholarly work by Peilin Liang introduces the original concept of transformance. This theory describes a deliberate and rigorous process of self-cultivation aimed at creating a reconceptualized body. Through an analysis of contemporary Taiwanese theater practitioners, the book examines how individuals from minoritized cultures use transformance to challenge the embodied practices of economic and ideological hegemony. Liang provides a deep look into how these artists forge new physicalities to reclaim agency. The study identifies five specific reconceptualized bodies: the energized, the rhythmic, the ritualized, the [text truncated in source]. This book serves as a vital resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of performing arts, body politics, and contemporary Taiwanese culture.

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Introduces the original theory of transformance as a method for conscious self-cultivation and bodily reconceptualization.

Examines how theater practitioners from minoritized cultures use physical strategies to resist ideological and economic hegemony.

Provides detailed observations of key contemporary Taiwanese theater practitioners and their creative processes.

Identifies five distinct types of reconceptualized bodies, including the energized, rhythmic, and ritualized forms.

Offers academic insights into the connection between bodily practices and cultural identity in performing arts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367205335
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 August 2019
Listed Since: 06 April 2019

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