This book explores the intersection of theatre, death, and mimesis, posing questions about the life of the past in the present and the portrayal of actors as representations of the dead. It examines how theatrical practices reflect fundamental social relations and the implications of viewing theatre through the lens of the uncanny and the afterlife of art.
Tadeusz Kantor, Aby Warburg, and an Iconology of the Actor
Exploring the intersection of art and mortality, the book delves into how past lives resonate in the present. It examines concepts like "the theatre of death" and "the uncanny in mimesis" to understand the enduring impact of ephemeral art forms. Additionally, it investigates how theatrical iconology can illuminate the complex relationships between the living and the dead, offering insights into the afterlife of artistic expression and its social implications.