The theatrical aesthetic of John Cage
The topic of this thesis is an analysis of John Cage's aesthetic from a theatrical point of view. I have done this by examining his performed works and his theoretical writings. A short biographical chapter is included in order that the reader may become aware of certain influences and events w...
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| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/22030 |
| Summary: | The topic of this thesis is an analysis of John Cage's aesthetic from a theatrical point of view. I have done this by examining his performed works and his theoretical writings. A short biographical chapter is included in order that the reader may become aware of certain influences and events which have affected his basic ideas. In addition, two short chapters- one on Happenings and another on the Living Theatre- are included as specific examples of theatrical applications of his aesthetic. It is concluded that Cage's ideas have influenced the general development of recent theatrical experimentation. === Arts, Faculty of === Theatre and Film, Department of === Graduate |
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