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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ndltd-UBC-oai-circle.library.ubc.ca-2429-220302018-01-05T17:41:25Z The theatrical aesthetic of John Cage Ozier, Joyce Ruth 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 2010-03-17T20:35:26Z 2010-03-17T20:35:26Z 1979 Text Thesis/Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/2429/22030 eng For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use. |
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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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