Defiant itineraries
Lydia Platon Lázaro
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Defiant itineraries
Published
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
197
ISBN-13
9781137475534
Description
"How did Caribbean rituals helped form new currents in the performing and visual arts of the United States? This book answers this question through an examination of the Caribbean-inspired dance creations of dancer/choreographer Katherine Dunham and the experimental films of avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren. An intercultural discussion that refers to alternative subjectivities for black dancing bodies within the existing paradigms of the American public, Platón Lázaro reflects on the cultural discourses in the two contemporary artistic fields of dance and film. "-- "This study looks at the ways in which Caribbean rituals helped form new currents in the performing and visual arts of the United States starting in the 1940's. It highlights the way the Caribbean inspired dance creations of dancer, choreographer Katherine Dunham and filmmaker Maya Deren's own incorporation of Caribbean dance in experimental film, enacted strategies to enhance the politics of performances of identity that consider history, embodied experience, strategies for liberation, survival, and memory. It proposes an intercultural discussion that refers to alternative subjectivities for Black dancing bodies within the existing paradigms of the American public"--
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How many pages are in Defiant itineraries?
This edition of Defiant itineraries has approximately 197 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 Defiant itineraries?
For most readers, Defiant itineraries typically takes between 4h 6m and 2h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,250 words
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What is the word count of Defiant itineraries?
The estimated word count for Defiant itineraries is approximately 49,250 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.
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Who is the author of Defiant itineraries?
Defiant itineraries was written by Lydia Platon Lázaro.
When was Defiant itineraries published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.