The fun; energy; and hard work integral to the exciting world of the circus is lovingly captured in The Contemporary Circus: Art of the Spectacular; an in depth look at the creative process of todays circuses. Through numerous personal interviews with directors; designers; composers and performers; author Ernest Albrecht provides a unique inside view of the journey through which the most innovative and exciting modern circuses are produced; from the director and production team to the performers; and from designing the circus to setting it to music. Case studies of specific productions by the Big Apple Circus; Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey; and Cirque du Soleil illuminate the artistic give-and-take necessary in such a collaborative process; proving the circus a true art form; one as artistic as theatre or dance. A variety of performers such as animal trainers; dancers; and clowns discuss their approach to their individual specialties; and the text concludes with an examination of the worlds circuses and schools and their methods for training circus artists. A full photo spread of 30 beautiful photos will help inspire and enlighten artists and fans alike.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great editionBy OddishIt is hard to find a recent edition of this text that is aesthetically pleasing like this book. The forward is great; they gloss certain terms; and its better than reading an old book where they give you no extras.