The Theatre of Drawing

An in-depth look at the creative processes of the 20th century's most groundbreaking multidisciplinary artistsThe Theatre of Drawing is a dazzling selection of drawings and writings by 42 American artists from the 1960s to the present, working in theatre, dance, music, and performance. The first book to present such an expansive theatrical perspective, it includes more than 160 color images. The individual artists’ portfolios offer a remarkably intimate look into the creative process that transforms drawing into the art of performance. Among the artists featured in the volume are Ann Hamilton, Robert Wilson, Jay Scheib, Gyun Hur, Julie Mehretu, Judith Malina, Annie-B Parson, Lucinda Childs, Mina Nishimura, Madeline Hollander, Raven Chacon, Peter Schumann, and Joan Jonas.