This program deals with what we can tell about how emotions were
understood, expressed, displayed, transferred, and constructed
through performing and visual arts--music, opera, drama and
art.
Emotions power performance. In Europe, 1100-1800, emotions were
performed and expressed through art, music and theatre. The
Performance program facilitates understanding of historic emotions
through the visual arts and connects them with a modern
audience.
A key aspect of this program is service to the greater arts
community. Research is conducted and disseminated in partnership
with organisations such as the West Australian Opera, the
Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Bell Shakespeare Company, the
ABC, and the National Gallery of Victoria.
The Centre provides research based development opportunities for
students and professionals alike, enabling historically informed
reflective practices in modern performance. Furthermore, research
and performance outputs are made available to arts consumers,
including publications, performance talks, and other related events
and information.
Program Leader: Professor Jane Davidson
