Antonin Artaud, The Theater And Quotes

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Antonin Artaud (1896-1948) was a French playwright, actor, and director, widely known as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century theater. He was a key proponent of the Theatre of Cruelty, a radical form of theater aimed at a total immersion of the audience through the use of visceral experiences and intense physicality. Artaud's writings, particularly his seminal work "The Theatre and Its Double," challenged traditional theatrical norms and advocated for a transformed theater that transcends language and rationality, delving into the realm of the subconscious and primal. His ideas continue to inspire and provoke contemporary artists and thinkers.