<P>Tadeusz Kantor ¿ a theoretician, director, innovator and painter famed for his very visual theatre style ¿ was a key figure in European avant-garde theatre. He was also known for his challenging theatrical innovations, such as extending stages and the combination of mannequins with living actors. The book combines:</P><UL><P><LI>a detailed study of the historical context of Kantor¿s work</LI><P></P><P><LI>an exploration of Kantor¿s own writings on his theatrical craft</LI><P></P><P><LI>a stylistic analysis of the key works, including <I>The Dead Class </I>and <I>Let the Artists Die</I>, and their critical reception</LI><P><LI>an examination of the practical exercises devised by Kantor.</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><P>As a first step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, <B>Routledge</B><B>Performance Practitioners </B>offer unbeatable value for today¿s student.</P>