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The Semiotics of Clowns and Clowning

Rituals of Transgression and the Theory of Laughter

The Semiotics of Clowns and Clowning( )
Author: Bouissac, Paul
Series title:Bloomsbury Advances in Semiotics Ser.
ISBN:978-1-4725-2173-6
Publication Date:May 2015
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:Bloomsbury Academic
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:AUD $280.00AUD $254.55
Book Description:

During the last 300 years circus clowns have emerged as powerful cultural icons. This is the first semiotic analysis of the range of make-up and costumes through which the clowns' performing identities have been established and go on developing. It also examines what Bouissac terms 'micronarratives' - narrative meanings that clowns generate through their acts, dialogues and gestures. Putting a repertory of clown performances under the semiotic microscope leads to the conclusion that...
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Book Details
Pages:232
Detailed Subjects: Literary Criticism / Semiotics & Theory
Performing Arts / General
Performing Arts / Circus
Humor / General
Art / General
Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):15.596 x 23.393 x 1.422 cm
Book Weight:0.504 Kilograms



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