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Yasmina Reza , Christopher Hampton
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  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber (4 Dec 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0571190146
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571190140
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 121,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"This is not some irrelevant fringe production; it is a major intervention in the cultural debate of the country by people who are keen to keep the reactionary tides running. It is probably the most sustained attack on modernism yet seen on the British stage, and it represents a stern challenge to the brilliant success story of British contemporary art."--"The Guardian "

"Not only brings to the stage a topical debate, it makes it invigorating, touching and finally disturbing. This dark comedy, translated from the French, in sparkling form, explores its themes through a rift between friends."-"-Financial Times"

"A remarkably wise, witty and intelligent comedy . . . has touched a universal nerve."--"The Times"

"Chic, short, and wickedly, perceptively funny, it's the perfect West End play."--Nick Curtis, "Evening Standard"

""Art", which has been translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, is filled from first curtain to ending with a dazzling array of language."--Iris Fanger, "Christian Science Monitor"

"It's an actor's dream, a nonstop cross-fire of crackling language, serious issues of life and art expressed in outbursts that sound like Don Rickles with a degree from the Sorbonne. Brilliantly translated by Christopher Hampton, . . . "Art "takes that yawny old bore, the play of ideas, and jolts it to life."--Jack Kroll, "Newsweek "

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Serge has bought a modern work of art for a large sum of money. Marc hates the painting and cannot believe that a friend of his could possibly want such a work. Yvan attempts, unsuccessfully, to placate both sides with hilarious consequences. The question is: Are you who you think you are or are you who your friends think you are?

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A stunning look into the nature of friendship "Art" clearly examines what binds people together and what pushes them apart. Superbly written, none of the rich subtext is lost in the translation, scenes flow seemlessly into one another and yet still it maintains an essential simpilicity.

With only three characters in the play Reza is able to make them truly believable and their flaws clearly visable. This element of the play is more clearly highlighted if you are lucky enough to have seen the play which has been enjoying years of success now at Wyndhams. ...this play ...instantly became my personal favourite.

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By Laura82
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I loved this play... I love themes about friendship.. These three friends will argue over a piece of art. One of the protagonist basically can't understand why his best friend would spend so much money on a white canvas? I love the absurdity of the theme... But that's what makes the play so special.. Funny, deep, and moving.
Would we still be friends with our close friends if our ideas that we have of them would turn out to be completely different? ?? THat is the question ;-)
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excellent script 24 Jun 2010
By K. Tong
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watched the drama a few years ago, then it came to my mind again and i couldn't stop myself from buying the script. this drama is absolutely hilarious, based the plot on common conception of modern art, it then goes into the fragility of friendship. definitely recommended to those who love theatre.
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