Philosophy of the Performing Arts
- ISBN-10
- 1405188030
- ISBN-13
- 9781405188036
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 248
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-05-06
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- David Davies
Description
This book provides an accessible yet sophisticated introduction to the significant philosophical issues concerning the performing arts. Presents the significant philosophical issues concerning the performing arts in an accessible style, assuming no prior knowledge Provides a critical overview and a comprehensive framework for thinking about the performing arts Examines the assumption that classical music provides the best model for thinking about artistic performance across the performing arts Explores ways in which the ‘classical paradigm’ might be extended to other musical genres, to theatre, and to dance Applies the thinking on performing arts to the issue of ‘performance art’
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