Performativity in art, literature, and videogames
Auteur :
Jayemanne, Darshana
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783319853963
Date de publication :
13 mai 2018
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This book modifies the concept of performativity with media theory in order to build a rigorous method for analyzing videogame performances. Beginning with an interdisciplinary exploration of performative motifs in Western art and literary history, the book shows the importance of framing devices in orienting audiences’ experience of art.