Cultural interaction in the performing arts of contemporary Asia
Margaret Kartomi and Barbara Hatley
12 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students should have gained an understanding of processes of cultural interaction in the contemporary performing arts of several Asian countries, with specific emphasis on Indonesia. They should also have explored the shaping role of contextual factors such as sponsorship, social purpose of the performance and ideological climate on the content of performance.
Synopsis This subject focuses on the contemporary performing arts of several Asian countries, Indonesia, India and Japan, with special emphasis on Indonesian theatre and music. We look at the impact on indigenous theatrical and musical forms of Western and other Asian cultural traditions, and at theatre as a site of interaction between regional traditions and the culture of the nation state. Much attention is given to issues of social and cultural context - who performs, attends and sponsors a performance, its social purpose and general ideological environment.
Assessment Written (9000 words)
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