Art and Politics - Psychoanalysis, Ideology, Theatre (Paperback)

This book explores the complex relationship between art and politics. Walter Davis uses his extensive knowledge of psychoanalysis to develop a philosophical critique of the impact that the current political climate is having on all artistic endeavour. He uses examples from a wide variety of fields including the theatre and popular culture, to show how true artistic freedom of expression is under threat from the ideological constraints imposed by contemporary capitalism. Starting with an analysis of the censorship of the play 'My Name is Rachel Corrie', which was withdrawn from production by a major New York theatre due to political pressure, Davis shows how all art that challenges the mainstream is suppressed or distorted to suit the politics of our time - one that will not recognise the truth of human experience and the disorder at the heart of all civilization.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2006
First published:	February 2007
Authors:	Walter A. Davis
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-2647-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture
LSN:	0-7453-2647-1
Barcode:	9780745326474

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