Philosophy of the performing arts /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Davies, David, 1949-
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: Wiley InterScience (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Malden : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Σειρά: Foundations of the philosophy of the arts ; 4.
• Θέματα: Performing arts > Philosophy.; Literature.; Fine Arts.; Electronic books.

 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. 

 Front Matter -- Performance and the Classical Paradigm. The Nature of Artistic Performance -- The Classical Paradigm I: The Nature of the Performable Work -- The Classical Paradigm II: Appreciating Performable Works in Performance -- Authenticity in Musical Performance -- Challenges to the Classical Paradigm in Music -- The Scope of the Classical Paradigm: Theater, Dance, and Literature -- Performance as Art. Performances as Artworks -- Elements of Performance I: Improvisation and Rehearsal -- Elements of Performance II: Audience and Embodiment -- Performance Art and the Performing Arts -- References -- Index.