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1 online resource |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction / Deborah Bell -- The Convergence of Historic Non-Western and Contemporary Masquerade -- Mirroring Communities in Transition -- Performance Masquerade as Social and Political Commentary -- Visual Art's Influence on Masquerade -- The Universality of Digital Masquerade for a Global Audience. |
Summary |
In its conventional meaning, masquerade refers to a festive gathering of people wearing masks and elegant costumes. But traditional forms of masquerade have evolved over the past century to include the representation of alternate identities in the media and venues of popular culture, including television, film, the internet, theater, museums, sports arenas, popular magazines and a range of community celebrations, reenactments and conventions. This collection of fresh essays examines the art and function of masquerade from a broad range of perspectives. From African slave masquerade in New Worl. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Masks -- Cross-cultural studies.
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Masks. |
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Cross-cultural studies. |
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Masks -- Social aspects.
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Masks -- Social aspects. |
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Performance -- Social aspects.
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Performance -- Social aspects. |
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Performance. |
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Masquerades.
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Masquerades. |
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Disguise.
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Disguise. |
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Beauty & Grooming. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Cross-cultural studies.
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Added Author |
Bell, Deborah, 1952- editor.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Masquerade 9780786476466 (DLC) 2014041847 (OCoLC)883647379 |
ISBN |
9781476618043 electronic book |
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1476618046 electronic book |
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9780786476466 |
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078647646X |
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