Stylistic Influences Flashcards
1
Q
Who is William Kentridge?
A
- director of the play
- artist
2
Q
What was William Kentridge’s interest?
A
“I am interested in a political art, that is to say an art of ambiguity, contradiction, uncompleted gestures and uncertain ending - an art (and politics) in which optimism is kept in check, and nihilism at bay.”
3
Q
What is nihilism?
A
- the rejection of all religious and moral principles
- the belief that life is meaningless
4
Q
What does the style of puppetry of the Handspring Puppet Company try to do?
A
- does not try to hide the puppeteers
- encourages the puppeteer through the breath, focus and facial expressions
- to emulate the puppet and therefore bring it to life
