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 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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