Theatre of estrangement : theory, practice, ideology /

Jestrovic, Silvija, 1970-

Theatre of estrangement : theory, practice, ideology / Silvija Jestrovic. - Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press, (c)2006. - 1 online resource (181 pages) - German and European studies .

Includes bibliographies and index.

The knight's move : From theory to theatre -- Some old photos : Russian formalism in Russian avant-garde theatre -- Epic theatre in the age of mechanical reproduction -- In the hands of Angelus Novus : Form and ideology.

Drawing from a variety of sources she demonstrates that theatrical estrangement is not only an abstract theoretical postulate, but also a practical artistic strategy shaped by the cultural and historical climate.




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Experimental theater--History--Germany--20th century.
Experimental theater--History.--Soviet Union
Experimental drama, Russian--History and criticism.--20th century
Experimental drama, German--History and criticism.--20th century
Theater--Political aspects--Germany.
Theater--Political aspects--Soviet Union.
Soviet drama--History and criticism.
Alienation (Social psychology)


Electronic Books.

PN2654 / .T443 2006