Schattentheater /Shadow Theatre

The fifth and final volume of the world's only book series on contemporary shadow theater. Shadows are a part of our daily lives yet are often overlooked. We tend to see only the objects themselves and ignore their dark reflections on the ground. As scientist Robert Casati says, "Shadows are extras on the stage of perception." However, shadows have numerous facets: they can be beautiful and ugly, pleasant and unpleasant, expressive and dull, kitschy and poetic, humorous and authentic. This is what makes them a fantastic material for shadow puppeteers. With this book, Rainer Reusch aims to expand the concept of shadow and ignite the audience's enthusiasm for its diversity. He examines shadows from various perspectives: in psychology and physics, in performing and visual arts, in photography and film, in literature and architecture.