Philosophy of the Performing Arts

This book provides an accessible yet sophisticated introduction to the significant philosophical issues concerning the performing arts.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li> <div>Presents the significant philosophical issues concerning the performing arts in an accessible style, assuming no prior knowledge</div> </li> <li> <div> <p>Provides a critical overview and a comprehensive framework for thinking about the performing arts</p> </div> </li> <li> <div> <p>Examines the assumption that classical music provides the best model for thinking about artistic performance across the performing arts</p> </div> </li> <li> <div> <p>Explores ways in which the ‘classical paradigm’ might be extended to other musical genres, to theatre, and to dance</p> </div> </li> <li> <div> <p>Applies the thinking on performing arts to the issue of ‘performance art’</p> </div> </li> </ul>