This book charts the performative dimension of the Holocaust
memorialization culture through a selection of representative
artistic, educational, and memorial projects. Performative practice
refers to the participatory and performance-like aspects of the
Holocaust memorial culture, the transformative potential of such
practice, and its impact upon visitors. At its core, performative
practice seeks to transform individuals from passive spectators into
socially and morally responsible agents. This edited volume explores
how performative practices came into being, what impact they exert
upon audiences, and how researchers can conceptualise and understand
their relevance. In doing so, the contributors to this volume
innovatively draw upon existing philosophical considerations of
performativity, understandings of performance in relation to
performativity, and upon critical insights emerging from visual and
participatory arts. The chapters in this book were originally
published as a special issue of Holocaust Studies: A Journal of
Culture and History.
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ISBN
9781000442755
Publisert
2021
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Taylor & Francis
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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