Abstract

Performing Aesthetics, Performing Politics addresses the role that community art can play in the process of making home anew for dislocated individuals. By examining the specific case of The Jewish Home Beautiful pageant first written in the 1930s and performed by North American Jewish congregations ever since questions about home's properties, associations and manifestations (or lack-thereof) in the political, cultural, emotional and physical realms are posited alongside a critical analysis of the ways in which aesthetics contribute to the process wherein homelessness in one group ends up creating homelessness for others.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.