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Хора, роботи, андроиди – хипотези за телесност
People, robots, androids: An assumption of corporeality

Author(s): Veneta Doycheva
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Published by: Институт за изследване на изкуствата, Българска академия на науките

Summary/Abstract: The paper treats the issue of robot as a dramatic character. The play R.U.R. by Karel Čapek is analysed focusing on the robots and the idea of the corporeal principle. The contained therein comparisons between robots and humans are followed from the vantage point of the notions of normality, abnormality and monstrosity. The predictive insight of Čapek is accentuated, who has brought up for discussion the coexistence between humans and humanoid robot and has promoted horizons that contemporary practices open up in a new light. A parallel is drawn between Čapek’s problematics and the Oriza Hirata’s play ‘Sayonara’ (‘Goodbye’) meant to be performed by an android actress alongside a human actress. The actual sensitivity about the effect of virtuosity in the anthropomorphism of bio-robots, their theatrical use and audience reception are commented.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 40-47
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bulgarian