Philosophy of the Performing Arts

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts
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Author: David Davies ISBN: 9781444343441
Publisher: Wiley Publication: February 23, 2011
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: David Davies
ISBN: 9781444343441
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: February 23, 2011
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

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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This book provides an accessible yet sophisticated introduction to the significant philosophical issues concerning the performing arts.

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