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Hijikata Revolt Of The Body: A Groundbreaking Exploration of the Bodily and the Political

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Hijikata: Revolt Of The Body

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About the Book

Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is a groundbreaking exploration of the bodily and the political, through the lens of the radical Japanese dance form Butoh. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with Butoh founder Tatsumi Hijikata, the book argues that Butoh is a unique form of dance that challenges conventional notions of the body and its relationship to power.

Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is divided into three parts. The first part provides a detailed overview of Butoh, its history, and its key practitioners. The second part explores the political implications of Butoh, arguing that the dance form can be seen as a form of resistance against the dominant social Free Download. The third part examines the impact of Butoh on contemporary art and culture, arguing that the dance form has had a profound influence on the way we think about the body and its relationship to the world.

Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is a must-read for anyone interested in Butoh, dance, or the body in politics. It is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that offers a new and unique perspective on the relationship between the body and the political.

Author Biography

Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is written by Susan Leigh Foster, a professor of dance at the University of California, Riverside. Foster is a leading expert on Butoh and has written extensively about the dance form. She is also the author of the book Corporealities: Dancing Knowledge, Culture, and Power.

Reviews

"Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is a groundbreaking work of scholarship that offers a new and unique perspective on the relationship between the body and the political. Foster's writing is clear and engaging, and her research is impeccable. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Butoh, dance, or the body in politics."

-Peggy Phelan, author of Unmarked: The Politics of Performance

"Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is a fascinating and insightful exploration of Butoh, a radical Japanese dance form that challenges conventional notions of the body and its relationship to power. Foster's book is a valuable contribution to the scholarship on Butoh and will be of interest to anyone interested in the body in politics."

-Amelia Jones, author of Body Art: Performing the Subject

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Hijikata Revolt Of The Body is available from all major booksellers. You can also Free Download the book directly from the publisher, Wesleyan University Press.

Hijikata: Revolt Of The Body

4.1 out of 5