Philosophy of the performing arts /

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 knowledgeProvides a critical overview and a c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davies, David, 1949-
Corporate Author: Wiley InterScience (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Malden : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Series:Foundations of the philosophy of the arts ; 4.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary: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 knowledgeProvides a critical overview and a comprehensive framework for thinking about the performing artsExamines the assumption that classical music provides the best model for thinking about artistic performance across the performing artsExplores ways in which the & lsquo;classical paradigm & rsquo; might be extended to other musical genres, to.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781444343458
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DOI:10.1002/9781444343458