[Though comic women have existed since the days of Baubo, the
mythic figure who used sexual humor to lift the veil of mourning
from the goddess Demeter's eyes, they have been neglected by
scholars and critics. This pioneering volume tells the stories of
five women who have created revolutionary forms of comic
performance and discourse that defy the flagrant prejudices about
women/feminists. The artists include 16th-century performer
Isabella Andreini, 17th-century improviser Catherine Biancolelli,
20th century Italian playwright Franca Rame, and contemporary
performance artists Deb Margolin and Kimberly Dark. All create
humor that subverts patriarchal modes of representation,
conventional notions of gender roles, and stereotypical images of
women. Closing with a practical guide for performers and teachers
of theater, this work illustrates the life-affirming possibilities
of creating empowered communities and initiating social change
through comedy, laughter and feminist humor.]
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 2011 |
| First published: |
2012 |
| Authors: |
Domnica Radulescu
|
| Dimensions: |
9 x 6 x 18mm (L x W x H) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
267 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-6072-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-6072-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780786460724 |
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