Childsplay
Jeff Kelley
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Childsplay
by Jeff Kelley
Published
December 7, 2004
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
270
ISBN-13
9780520236714
ISBN-10
0520236718
Description
"Allan Kaprow has been described as an avant-garde revolutionary, a radical sociologist, a Zen(ish) monk, a progressive educator, and an anti-art theorist. As this book reminds us, however, he has also been an influential artist. Known for his "Happenings," Kaprow created vanguard performances in the early 1960s in which he collaged various art forms (painting, music, dance), disguised as ordinary things (newspapers, noise, body movement), into quasi-theatrical events. In the decades since, his works have remained open to the changing character of contemporary experience, always seeking the thresholds at which art and life converge. Because this art places such emphasis on direct experience, some people today think Kaprow's works were primarily transitory and immaterial. Childsplay corrects that misconception by providing a description of Kaprow's Happenings and other art activities, clarifying their materiality, duration, and setting, as well as the ways in which people participated in them. Jeff Kelley brings the artist, his era, and his work to life by showing that Kaprow's artworks were physically present, socially engaged, and intellectually resonant in the moment of their enactment."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Allan Kaprow
Radical prototypes
Allan Kaprow--art as life
Allan Kaprow and Claes Oldenburg
Allan Kaprow
Allan Kaprow, Robert Smithson, and the limits to art
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Childsplay?
This edition of Childsplay has approximately 270 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Childsplay?
For most readers, Childsplay typically takes between 5h 38m and 3h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Childsplay?
The estimated word count for Childsplay is approximately 67,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Childsplay?
Childsplay was written by Jeff Kelley.
When was Childsplay published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 7, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.