Art and Politics: Psychoanalysis, Ideology, Theatre (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780745326474)

This book explores the complex relationship between art and politics. Walter Davis uses his extensive knowledge of psychoanalysis to develop a philosophical critique of the impact that the current political climate is having on all artistic endeavour. He uses examples from a wide variety of fields including the theatre and popular culture, to show how true artistic freedom of expression is under threat from the ideological constraints imposed by contemporary capitalism. Starting with an analysis of the censorship of the play 'My Name is Rachel Corrie', which was withdrawn from production by a major New York theatre due to political pressure, Davis shows how all art that challenges the mainstream is suppressed or distorted to suit the politics of our time - one that will not recognise the truth of human experience and the disorder at the heart of all civilization.

Author: Walter A. Davis
ISBN-10: 0745326471
ISBN-13: 9780745326474
Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.42w x 0.33d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 322