Routledge - Attention in Performance: Acting Lessons Book

Attention in Performance: Acting Lessons in Sensory Anthropology explores the connection between acting techniques and anthropological research. This book explains how the education of attention used by actors can help researchers better understand human phenomena. By studying how performers recreate sensations like sunshine, pain, or various emotions, anthropologists can find new ways to approach subjects that often escape standard academic methods. Through the lens of sensory anthropology, the text examines how actors perform complex human experiences, including erotic attraction, leadership, submission, and social quarrels. The author draws on personal acting experiences and ongoing research to provide a unique perspective on perception and creativity. This work is a valuable resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of performing arts and social science, offering a fresh way to look at how we observe and interpret the world around us.