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Book SynopsisA critical study and artist?s book on the history of photography and film from Los Angeles.Lost Days, Endless Nights tells a history from below?an account of the lives of the forgotten and dispossessed of Los Angeles: the unemployed, the precariously employed, the evicted, the alienated, the unhoused, the anxious, the exhausted. Through an analysis of abandoned archival works, experimental films, and other projects, Andrew Witt offers an expansive account of the artists who have lived or worked in Los Angeles, delving into the region?s history and geography, highlighting its racial, gender, and class conflicts.Presented as a series of nine case studies, Witt explores how artists as diverse as Agnès Varda, Dana Lixenberg, Allan Sekula, Catherine Opie, John Divola, Gregory Halpern, Paul Sepuya, and Guadalupe Rosales have reimagined and reshaped our understanding of contemporary Los Angeles.The book features portraits of those who struggle and attempt to get by in the city: dock workers, students, bus riders, petty criminals, office workers, immigrants, queer and trans activists. Set against the landscape of economic turmoil and environmental crises that shadowed the 1970s, Witt highlights the urgent need for a historical perspective of cultural retrieval and counternarrative. Extending into the present, Lost Days, Endless Nights advocates for an approach that actively embraces the works and projects that have been overlooked and evicted from the historical imaginary.

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Book SynopsisA riveting exploration of the relationship between art and telegraphy, and its implications for understanding time and history in nineteenth-century France.In Time Machines Richard Taws examines the relationship between art and telegraphy in the decades following the French Revolution. The optical telegraph was a novel form of visual communication developed in the 1790s that remained in use until the mid-1850s. This pre-electric telegraph, based on a semaphore code, irrevocably changed the media landscape of nineteenth-century France. Although now largely forgotten, in its day it covered vast distances and changed the way people thought about time. It also shaped, and was shaped by, a proliferating world of images. What happens, Taws asks, if we think about art telegraphically?Placed on prominent buildings across France?for several years there was one on top of the Louvre?the telegraph?s waving limbs were a ubiquitous sight, shifting how public space was experienced and represented. The system was depicted by a wide range of artists, who were variously amused, appalled, irritated, or seduced by the telegraph?s intractable coded messages and the uncanny environmental and perceptual disruption it caused. Clouds, architecture, landscapes, and gestures: all signified differently in the era of telegraphy, and the telegraph became a powerful means to comprehend France?s technological and political past. While Paris?s famous arcades began to crisscross the city at ground level, a more enigmatic network was operating above. Shifting attention from the streets to the skies, this book shows how modern France took shape quite literally under the telegraph?s sign.

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Book SynopsisThe first anthology of texts on the luminary contemporary artist David Hammons.David Hammons is a collection of essays on the one of the most important living Black artists of our time, David Hammons (b. 1943). Documenting five decades of visual practice from 1982 to the present, the book features contributions from scholars, artists, and cultural workers, and includes numerous images of the artist and his work that are not widely available. Contributions include essays from cultural critics including Guy Trebay and Greg Tate; artists Coco Fusco and Glenn Ligon; and scholars such as Robert Farris Thompson, Alex Alberro, and Manthia Diawara.A star of the West Coast Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and the winner of a Prix de Rome prize as well as a MacArthur Fellowship, David Hammons rose to fame in Los Angeles with his body prints, in which he used his entire body as a printing plate. His later work engaged with materials that he found in urban environments?from greasy brown paper bags, discarded hair from barber shops, and empty bottles of cheap wine?which he turned into things of wonder while also commenting on a country?s neglect of its citizens. In this volume, a new generation of scholars, Tobias Wofford, Abbe Schriber, and Sampada Aranke, broaden the theoretical mapping of Hammons?s career and its impact, challenging viewers to imagine, in the words of Aranke, ?how to see like Hammons.?

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Book SynopsisA dynamic new look at the legendary college that was a major incubator of the arts in midcentury AmericaTrade Review"The richly illustrated catalog . . . offers a visual record of the early efforts of such eminences as choreographer Merce Cunningham, composer John Cage, and the painters Cy Twombly and Robert Rauschenbeg."—Wall Street Journal, 2015 'Best Books for Art Lovers'Finalist for the 2015 George Wittenborn Book Award, given by the Art Libraries Society of North AmericaWon an honorable mention for the 2016 Dedalus Foundation Exhibition Catalogue Award"I cannot praise the show’s beautiful and accessible catalog highly enough. It will have a long life, and will ensure that Leap Before You Look will be looked back on for years to come as the landmark event that it is."—Sebastian Smee, Boston Globe"Strikingly desiged and weighty . . . [the authors] have delved deeply into the history of the unconventional North Carolina art school."—Introspective: The 1stdibs Magazine, 2015 Holiday Book Roundup

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Book SynopsisAn ambitious and revelatory investigation of the black female figure in modern art, tracing the legacy of Manet through to contemporary artTrade Review“Two decades ago, few areas of art history seemed as exhausted, if not overstudied as late-19th-century French painting. But new ideas and approaches change everything. Thus we have Posing Modernity — the catalog to the exhibition.”—Roberta Smith, New York Times “[a] lavish exhibition catalogue.”—David Carrier, Hyperallergic“Often overlooked in the history of western Modernism, the black female figure was in fact central to the development of modern art. A new book by Denise Murrell Posing Modernity: The Black Model from Manet to Matisse to Today (2018) reasserts the importance of these women” —Frieze News Desk“[a] compelling and beautifully made volume”— Michele Valerie Ronnick, caa.reviewsFinalist for the 2019 PROSE awards, art exhibitions categoryWinner of the 2019 Exhibition Catalogue Award, sponsored by the Dedalus FoundationWinner of the Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award for Smaller Museums, Libraries, Collections, and Exhibitions, sponsored by the College Art Association“What distinguishes Posing Modernity is its understanding of reframing beauty as black women perform it specifically for painters and photographers. It is a striking book, a remarkable read.”—Deborah Willis, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I remember buying a copy of Sounds when it was first published in English, and the thrill of discovering this work, page by page. Kandinsky’s synthesis of abstraction and representation, of sound and meaning, remains an exciting challenge for artists and poets today. Sounds is unlike any other book. It belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in abstract art, poetry, and the unpredictable cavorting of the two.”—John Yau, author of Bijoux in the Dark“Possibly the most beautiful, innovative, and influential artist’s book of the twentieth century. A landmark that synthesizes Kandinsky’s pioneering abstractions with his radical sound poems and experimental typography.”—Starr Figura, The Museum of Modern Art, New York

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Medu fought for the liberation of South Africa through screen prints and lithographs . . . This book assembles nearly all the surviving specimens, and should offer young artists a model of collective authorship and political engagement.”—Jason Farago, New York Times (“Best Art Books of 2020”)

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Book SynopsisThe first major visual and cultural exploration of the legacy of La Malinche, simultaneously reviled as a traitor to her people and hailed as the mother of MexicoTrade ReviewAlfred H. Barr Jr. Award finalist, sponsored by CAA2023 PROSE Award Finalist in the Art Exhibitions categoryWinner of the 2023 Thoma Foundation Exhibition Catalogue Award, sponsored by the The Association for Latin American Art

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Book SynopsisA timely examination, through the dual lenses of culture and climate change, of the profound ecological awareness that has characterized Islamic visual traditions

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Book SynopsisThis book critiques modern museologies and curatorial practices that have been complicit in emerging existential crises. It confidently presents novel, more-than-human curatorial visions, methods, frameworks, policies, and museologies radically refiguring the epistemological foundations of curatorial, museological thinking, and practice for a habitable planet.Modern curatorial and museological practices are dominated by modern humanism in which capital growth, social, technological advancement, hubris, extraction, speciest logics, and colonial domination predominate, often without reflection. While history, science, and technology museums and their engagement with non-human worlds have always been ecological as an empirical reality, the human-centred frameworks and forms of human agency that institutions deploy tend to be non-cognizant of this reality. Museum Practices and the Posthumanities: Curating for Planetary Habitability reveals how these practices are ill-equipTrade Review'There is now no doubt regarding the epochal, world-shaping significance of the curatorial practices of late eighteenth and nineteenth century museums. With a matching boldness of vision, Fiona Cameron now calls on museums to play a world-saving role by “curating for planet habitability.” Better still, in identifying the intellectual and institutional challenges this entails, she also shows how these might best be met. A timely manifesto for the contribution museums might make to addressing the crises produced by our relations to the more-than-human worlds that press upon us with increasing force.'Tony Bennett, Emeritus Professor, Social and Cultural Theory, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University, Australia'This book offers a timely posthumanist provocation for students of, and practitioners in, museums. A fierce critique of humanist museum practices and theories, the book challenges us to take account of emerging practices in museums in the 21st century. Neither what museums are nor what they are becoming remain the same after its reading. With a deep commitment to more-than-human worlds, the book offers theoretical grounding for museum activism in the face of climate and planetary crisis. This book is a testament to Fiona Cameron’s longstanding engagement with difficult topics in museums and provide researchers, practitioners, and students alike with new tools for analyses and action.' Brita Brenna, Professor of Museology, University of Oslo, Norway'Museum Practices and the Posthumanities: Curating for Planetary Habitability is a deeply felt plea and argument for the need to get beyond our human centered approaches for dealing with ecological crisis. Museums, Cameron argues, are institutions that were central to the humanist project that produced the current ecological crisis. They are therefore also central to undoing that project. Doing so involves a radical rethinking of the central categories of thought that underpin modern society. In doing so, this book opens an alternative future by showing us what we need to overcome and how to go about it. Using the concept of viral contagion as both idea and reality, Cameron opens the possibility that we might be able to move beyond our humanist centered perspectives and productively deal with current threats to planetary wellbeing. This book is a magnificent tour de force in how museums might become part of a viral contagion that works to undo our current understandings of our place on this planet.'Andrea Witcomb, Alfred Deakin Professor, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, Australia'There is now no doubt regarding the epochal, world-shaping significance of the curatorial practices of late eighteenth and nineteenth century museums. With a matching boldness of vision, Fiona Cameron now calls on museums to play a world-saving role by 'curating for planet habitability.' Better still, in identifying the intellectual and institutional challenges this entails, she also shows how these might best be met. A timely manifesto for the contribution museums might make to addressing the crises produced by our relations to the more-than-human worlds that press upon us with increasing force.'Tony Bennett, Emeritus Professor, Social and Cultural Theory, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University, Australia'This book offers a timely posthumanist provocation for students of, and practitioners in, museums. A fierce critique of humanist museum practices and theories, the book challenges us to take account of emerging practices in museums in the 21st century. Neither what museums are nor what they are becoming remain the same after its reading. With a deep commitment to more-than-human worlds, the book offers theoretical grounding for museum activism in the face of climate and planetary crisis. This book is a testament to Fiona Cameron’s longstanding engagement with difficult topics in museums and provides researchers, practitioners, and students alike with new tools for analyses and action.' Brita Brenna, Professor of Museology, University of Oslo, Norway'Museum Practices and the Posthumanities: Curating for Planetary Habitability is a deeply felt plea and argument for the need to get beyond our human centered approaches for dealing with ecological crisis. Museums, Cameron argues, are institutions that were central to the humanist project that produced the current ecological crisis. They are therefore also central to undoing that project. Doing so involves a radical rethinking of the central categories of thought that underpin modern society. In doing so, this book opens an alternative future by showing us what we need to overcome and how to go about it. Using the concept of viral contagion as both idea and reality, Cameron opens the possibility that we might be able to move beyond our humanist centered perspectives and productively deal with current threats to planetary wellbeing. This book is a magnificent tour de force in how museums might become part of a viral contagion that works to undo our current understandings of our place on this planet.'Andrea Witcomb, Alfred Deakin Professor, Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, AustraliaTable of Contents1. Introduction: Curating for planetary habitability 2. Technospheric heritage: Curating more-than-digital heritages in and for planetary durations 3. Collections and eco-curating human-non-human climates 4. Museums, climate policy frameworks, and the problem of humanist-driven solutions 5. Communitarian design: Eco-curating climate change in attunement 6. Viral museologies: Curating human-species-viral worlds in sympoiesis 7. Curating sustaining practices in and for more-than-human worlds 8. Conclusion: More-than-human museologies

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixth edition, this seminal textbook examines key debates in photographic theory and places them in their social and political contexts. Written especially for students in further and higher education and for introductory college courses, it provides a coherent introduction to the nature of photographic seeing.Individual chapters cover:â Key debates in photographic theory and historyâ Documentary photography and photojournalismâ Personal and popular photographyâ Photography and the human bodyâ Photography and commodity cultureâ Photography as art.This revised and updated edition includes new case studies on topics such as: Black Lives Matter and the racialised body; the #MeToo movement; materialism and embodiment; nation branding; and an extended critical discussion of landscape as genre. Illustrated with over 100 colour and black and white photographs, it features work from Bill Brandt, Susan Derges, Rineke Dijkstra, Fran Herbello, Hannah HÃch, Mari Katayama, Sant Khalsa, Karen Knorr, Dorothea Lange, Susan Meiselas, Lee Miller, Ingrid Pollard, Jacob Riis, Alexander Rodchenko, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall. A fully updated resource information, including guides to public archives and useful websites, full glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography, plus additional resources at routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780367222758/ make this an ideal introduction to the field.Trade Review"More than 20 years after its original publication, Photography: A Critical Introduction remains a key go-to text for photography students. This new edition sees canonical case studies such as Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother joined by new material on #MeToo and Black Lives Matter securing the book’s place as an important resource for students interested in exploring photography in its social and political contexts."Sally Miller, Senior Lecturer Photography, University of Brighton, UK"In its sixth edition, the Critical Introduction remains at the top of any booklist for students of photography. True to its aim, it introduces the principal concepts and debates for photography history, theory and practice, with plenty of examples and accessible analyses. Updated for a photography that has thoroughly assimilated digital technology, it provides insightful and critical overviews of the developing approaches to understanding and using photography in response to its ubiquitous availability and to changes in theoretical thinking."Jane Tormey, Author of Routledge Companion to Photography Theory; Cities and Photography; Photographic Realism: late twentieth-century aestheticsPraise for previous editions:"Liz Wells’ book provides an excellent point of entry into the complex theoretical terrain of photography studies, guiding students through critical debates towards an informed understanding of key domains of photographic practice. First published in the 1990s, Photography: A Critical Introduction has established itself as an essential introduction; written in an accessible style, it consolidates the critical literature on photography that has emerged over recent decades, and helps the reader to navigate this extensive and growing field of study." Darren Newbury, Professor of Photographic History, University of Brighton, UK"The boundaries of contemporary photography are becoming difficult to define while its past is becoming more complicated than we ever imagined. Wells' book is an extraordinary attempt to hold it all together and guide us through." David Campany, Reader in Photography, University of Westminster, UK"Bravo to Liz Wells who has done it again with her new edition. It is a must for both educators and students." Ann Chwatsky, photographer and educator, New York University, USA"A brilliantly designed book. It provides a much-needed conceptual perspective, so lacking in other histories of photography, and with the new material on photojournalism [the book] is even stronger." Ulrich Keller, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA"Bravo to Liz Wells for putting together such a comprehensive critical introduction. Lucid, smart and well illustrated, this will be a "must read" for every serious student of the medium." Deborah Bright, Professor of Photography and Art History, Rhode Island School of Design, USA"An essential purchase. It raises awareness of the main contemporary issues related to photographic practice."Howard Riley, Swansea Institute of Higher Education, UK"A timely revision of a great book. It is invaluable in setting the stage for critical research in photography...A substantial contribution to the critical study of photography." Professor Lynne Bentley-Kemp, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA"Precisely the kind of book I have been yearning to see appear for a long time. Carefully structured, it fulfils the need for a critical theory text for FE, HE and introductory college courses." Nicky West, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK"Ideal for stimulating discussions on the critical use of photographic images and their evaluation. It is ideal for teaching this part of my BTEC Media and BTEC Art and Design courses." Ken Absalom, Gwent Tertiary College, UK"Well structured – each chapter is thorough and relevant. The quality of the finish is superb – lovely photos and good use of margin notes." Richard Swales, Roade School, Northampton, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Thinking about photography: debates, historically and now ; 2. Surveryors and surveyed: photography out and about ; 3. 'Sweet it is to scan...': personal photographs and popular photography ; 4. The subject as object: photography and the human body ; 5. Spectacles and illusions: photography and commodity culture ; 6. On and beyond the white walls: photography as art ; Afterword ; Glossary ; From analogue to digital ; Photography archives ; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisAs an introduction to balletâs history, culture, and meanings, this book draws on the latest ballet scholarship to describe the trajectory of a dance form that has risen to global ubiquity and benefited from many diverse influences along the way.Organized around themes, the book explains how the manners, style, and hierarchies of ballet became such a strong part of its DNA. It addresses the origins of balletâs aristocratic vocabulary and the ways in which it may be interpreted now, incorporating meanings that range from the aesthetic to the spiritual and the political. The Routledge Introduction to Ballet, its Culture and Issues explores how dancers and audiences have experienced ballet, how popular films have represented it, and who has been excluded and how that could change. The chapters highlight the people, institutions, and works that helped to establish balletâs reputation, while also uncovering lesser-known influences and new ways of interpreting ballet. Lists

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Book SynopsisBelow the Waist: Pads, Hoops, Crinolines and Bustles provides a wide range of historical patterns and instructions to construct a range of underpinnings, simple pads, a farthingale, 18th century hoops, 19th century crinolines and bustles.The silhouette that enables us to recognize and date historical female garments owes a great deal to the underpinnings that support the costume. Historical underpinnings were constructed to hold and shape the outer garment, creating a silhouette unique to a particular period. The examination of a wide range of original garments forms the basis for each pattern in this book and includes historical information to support each pattern, providing a unique shape that gives a wider choice for the costumer to create an accurate period silhouette. Many of the garments are from unseen collections and present new patterns for the reader. Clear step-by-step instructions, with supporting diagrams, will enable the reader to produce an accurate period undergarment.Mandy Barrington?s method of pattern drafting allows anyone, from students on costume construction courses to professionals working in the costuming industry, to draft and make an authentic historical underpinning.

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Book Synopsis  The International Who's Who in Classical Music 2020 is a vast source of biographical and contact information for singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, managers and more. Each entrant has been given the opportunity to update his or her information for the new improved 2020 edition. Each biographical entry comprises personal information, principal career details, repertoire, recordings and compositions, and full contact details where available. Appendices provide contact details for national orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, music organizations and major competitions and awards. International Who's Who in Classical Music includes individuals involved in all aspects of the world of classical music: composers, instrumentalists, singers, arrangers, writers, musicologists, conductors, directors and managers. Key Features:- over 8,000 detailed biographical entriesTable of ContentsPart 1: BiographiesPart 2: Directory Appendix A: Orchestras. Appendix B Opera Companies. Appendix C: Music Festivals. Appendix D: Music Organizations. Appendix E: Competitions and Awards.

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Book SynopsisThis volume in the Routledge Key Guides series provides a round-up of the fifty musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the landscape of musical theater discourse in the English-speaking world.Each entry summarises a show, including a full synopsis, discussion of the creators'' process, show''s critical reception, and its impact on the landscape of musical theater.This is the ideal primer for students of musical theater  its performance, history, and place in the modern theatrical world  as well as fans and lovers of musicals.Table of Contents1. The Black Crook by Sebastian Trainor2. HMS Pinafore by Richard and Rupert Holmes3. The Merry Widow by Andrew Child4. Shuffle Along by Jerrell L. Henderson5. Show Boat by Benjamin Nissen 6. Of Thee I Sing by Laura Frankos 7. Anything Goes by Scott Miller8. Porgy and Bess by Isaiah Wooden9. The Cradle Will Rock by Johanna Pinzler10. Pal Joey by Laurence Maslon11. Oklahoma by Kevin David Thomas12. Guys and Dolls by Thomas S. Hischak13. The Threepenny Opera by Lauren Mack14. My Fair Lady by Peter Filichia15. West Side Story by Jennifer Delac16. Gypsy by Robert W. Schneider17. The Fantasticks by David Arthur18. Hello Dolly by Phillip Fazio19. Fiddler on the Roof by Beth Burrier20. Cabaret by Bruce Kimmel 21. Hair by Wes Drummond22. Promises, Promises by David Spencer23. Company by Rick Pender24. No No Nanette (1971) by Robert W. Schneider25. The Wiz by David Ward 26. A Chorus Line by Ron Fassler27. Annie by Charles Kirsch28. Sweeney Todd by Alison Morooney29. Ain’t Misbehavin by Richard Dueñez Morrison30. Dreamgirls by Bill Russell31. Cats by Stephen Mo Hanan 32. La Cage Aux Folles by Robert W. Schneider33. Les Miserables by Robert Meffe34. The Phantom of the Opera by Susan Russell35. Miss Saigon by Jeanmarie Higgins36. The Secret Garden by Elizabeth Bonjean37. Falsettos by Jack Lechner38. Beauty and the Beast by Eden Hildebrand 39. Grease (1994) by Mark Madama40. Rent by Jordan Dragutsky41. Seussical by Nathan Brewer42. The Producers by Kasey RT Graham43. Mamma Mia by Malcolm Womack44. Wicked by Lauren Haughton Gillis45. Jersey Boys by Jamie Buxton46. In The Heights by Devon Hunt47. Next to Normal by Joe Dziemianowicz48. Fun Home by Courtney Laine Self49. Hamilton by W. Jerome Stevenson50. Dear Evan Hansen by Frederick D. Miller

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Book SynopsisThis practical, engaging book offers design educators a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to design education and pedagogy in higher education. Featuring instructional strategies and case studies from diverse design disciplines, including fashion design, architecture, and industrial design, from both the US and abroad, award-winning author Steven Faerm contextualizes design pedagogy with student developmenta critical component to fostering successful teaching, optimal learning, and student success in this ever-evolving industry. Features include the following:          Advanced pedagogical methods and strategies to improve design students' learning, holistic development, and design school experience.         Insights into the changing nature of the design industries and future challenges faced by design educators within higher education, and how design programs can be strengthened tTrade ReviewThis comprehensive guide is expressly for those charged with leading the next generation of design innovators while also advancing their pedagogy successfully and meaningfully.- Jackie Mallon, Fashion UnitedFull book review is here for referencePrescient in timing, Introduction to Design Education is an enlightening book that discusses many of the reasons why dedicated and advanced pedagogical approaches are more vital than ever in the contexts of the changing design school, student generation and industries.Faerm does a brilliant job of bringing his rigorous and compelling research to us in an approachable yet authoritative book that should be recommended to both new and experienced teachers of design.- Noel Palomo-Lovinski, Art, Design & Communication in Higher EducationTable of ContentsSection I Design Industries 1. Introduction to Design Industries: Growth, Responsibility, and Uncertainty 2. A Study of the Fashion Industry as a Model of Widespread Systemic Change 3. The New Design Entrepreneurs 4. The Future of the Design Industries Section II Design Education 5. Introduction to Design Education: The Historical and Contemporary Contexts of US Higher Education 6. The Design School Experience 7. Speculations on the Future Design School Structure 8. The Future of Design Education 9. Global Directions: Unique Approaches to Design Education Section III Design Pedagogy 10. Introduction to Design Pedagogy 11. Young Adult Development 12. Students’ Transition from High School to Design School 13. Developing Competent Pedagogy: A Web of Practices Section IV Design Classrooms 14. Introduction to Design Classrooms: A Workbook of Effective and Strategic Teaching Methods for Design Educators 15. A Practical Guide to Teaching the New Design Undergraduates 16. Teaching as Performance 17. Classroom Dynamics: Trust and Conflict 18. Motivation and Design Students 19. The Inclusive Design Classroom 20. Designing the Learning Experience: The Syllabus 21. Assessment as Learning 22. Faculty Mentorship

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the diachronic development of the ideological content of Pompey and Caesarâs monuments in Rome, emphasising the importance of the late Republican period as a precursor to imperial propaganda through architecture. In the final years of the Roman Republic, individuals such as Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar exploited the communicative power of architecture. The former promoted the first and largest stone theatre in Rome; the latter started comprehensive town-planning projects that arguably verged on the utopian. Yet the study of the politics expressed by these monuments and how complex late Republican politics shaped the monuments themselves has attracted less attention than that of subsequent imperial architecture. Zampieri addresses this imbalance, exploring the ideological meaning of late Republican monuments and highlighting that monuments were fluid, adaptable entities, even in the lifespan of a single individual. Accompanied by detailed maps and images, this volume shows how late Republican architecture should be considered an important source for understanding politics of this period.Politics in the Monuments of Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar will be of use to anyone working on the politics and social world of the late Roman Republic, and on Roman architecture and patronage.

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Book SynopsisClassical Concert Studies: A Companion to Contemporary Research and Performance is a landmark publication that maps out a new interdisciplinary field of Concert Studies, offering fresh ways of understanding the classical music concert in the twenty-first century. It brings together essays, research articles, and case studies from scholars and music professionals including musicians, music managers, and concert designers. Gathering both historical and contemporary cases, the contributors draw on approaches from sociology, ethnology, musicology, cultural studies, and other disciplines to create a rich portrait of the classical concert's past, present, and future.Based on two earlier volumes published in German under the title Das Konzert (The Concert), and with a selection of new chapters written for the English edition, this companion enables students, researchers, and practitioners in the classical and contemporary music fields to understand this emergingTable of ContentsList of figures List of tablesAcknowledgementsList of contributorsConcert StudiesI. The Concert as an Event1. A Concert Theory2. Music as Text, Music as Performance3. 4’33" The Concert as a Performative Moment4. The Discovery of Listening in the Concert5. Between Formalization and Exaggeration: An Ethnomusicological Perspective6. Concert Formats: Liturgy—Ritual—Power?II. Programs, Formats, and Media7. From Program Leaflets to Listening Apps: A Brief History of Guided Listening8. Space, Light, Proximity: Aspects of Historical Performance Practice9. Preludes, Fantasias, and Collages: Improvisation, a Forgotten Art in the Classical Concert10. Concert Design: Form Follows Function11. Musical Curator and Concert Director12. The Yellow Lounge Reinvents the Concert Forum13. Strategies for the Production of PresenceIII. Space—Sound—Instruments14. Noise and Sound: The Historicity and Sociability of the Senses15. From Sound to Noise: The History of Hearing in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries16. The Soundscape of Vienna: Pictorial Essay17. The Cultural Dimensions of Atmospheres: Sociological Observations of the resonanzraum in Hamburg18. A Sociological Reflection on the Concert Venue19. Cinema for the Ears: Technical Developments in Acoustics and Loudspeaker Systems20. Digital Encore: Virtualization, Live Coding, and New InterfacesIV. The Audience and the Musicians21. Between Audience Decline and Audience Development:Perspectives on the Professional Musician, Music Education, and Cultural Policy22. Musical, Social, and Moral Dilemmas: Investigating Audience Motivations to Attend Concerts23. Studying Music . . . And Then What? 24. "Playing Concerts Is Not Enough": On the Identity of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen25. Women in Music Culture: A History of (Non-)Participation?26. The Konzerthaus Berlin: A Concert Hall in Transition27. Audience Development and Engagement V. Economy and Policy28. The Influence of Economic Variables in the Concert Industry29. Roll Over Beethoven . . .: Notes on Concerts under Conditions of the Culture Industry 30. The Dematerialization of Music: How Streaming Technology Impacts Music Production and Consumption31. The "New Classic"32. Actors in the Classical Music Business: A Media Discourse Analysis VI. Concert Research33. A Manifesto of Concert Culture34. Concerto21: A Didactic Introduction for Concert Development35. The Researching Orchestra: Innovative Collaborations between Symphonic Orchestras and Knowledge Institutions36. The Classical Concert as an Object of Empirical AestheticsIndex

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Book SynopsisBuilding Consulting Skills in Sport and Performance Psychology is an international compilation of case studies that introduces students and early career professionals to pertinent issues within a variety of performance environments.With contributions from prominent international practitioners, the book offers case studies from a variety of performance environments including sport, performing arts, and high-risk occupations. Each chapter presents a case study and provides exploratory questions relating to ethical considerations, intervention planning, and awareness of diverse themes of race, culture, gender, immigration status, and disability, among others. These reflection questions encourage students to acknowledge the individual circumstances of all performers and to recognize their own unique background and how this impacts their attitudes, beliefs, and connection to potential clients. The text promotes honest self-reflection regarding consulting strengths and potTable of ContentsSection 1. Cases from Traditional Sport. 1. Youth Sport: “Just Don’t Lose” Karen Lo, Hong Kong. 2. Collegiate Sport: “The Stoic Collegiate Swimmer” Poppy DesClouds & Natalie Durand-Bush, Canada. 3. Club Level Sport: “The Struggling Dual Career Support Provider” Koen De Brandt, Paul Wylleman, & Simon DeFruyt, Belgium. 4. National Level Sport: “A National Team in Crisis” Carolina Lundqvist and Henrik Gustafsson, Sweden. 5. Olympic Sport: “Being Mighty Warriors” Shameema Yousuf, Zimbabwe. 6. Paralympic Sport: “Classification Troubles in Wheelchair Rugby” Grzegorz Więcław, Poland. 7. Professional Sport: “The Outsider” Charlie Maher, United States. Section 2: Cases from High-Risk Occupations. 8. Police/Fire: “Back into the Breach” Damien Stewart, Australia. 9. Military/Special Warfare: “Life Lessons and Leadership” Elizabeth Brookhouse, United States. 10. Medical Professionals: “Mary Sue” Doug Newburg, United States. Section 3: Cases from Performance Domains. 11. Dance: “Choking on the Dance Floor” Ashley Coker-Cranney, United States. 12. Music: “The Returning Pop Singer” Kaori Araki, Japan. 13. Acting: “One Actor’s Journey: Moving Beyond a Failed Audition” Jacob Jensen, United States. 14. Culinary: “The proof is in the pudding!” Frank Eirik Abrahamsen, Norway. Section 4: Trends in Consulting. 15. Corporate Consulting: “Seeking Next Level Leadership” Adam H. Naylor, United States. 16. e-Sport: “Ninjas in Pajamas” Doug Gardner, United States. 17. Action Sport: “The Apprehensive Action Sport Athlete” Sarah Clifford, United States. 18. Master’s Athletes: “The Timid Triathlete” Jen Schumacher, United States. 19. Forced Immigrants: “I just want to play” Thierry Middleton, Canada. 20. Athletes with Disabilities: “Just get over it” Andrea Faull, United Kingdom. Section 5: Ethical Considerations in Consulting. 21. Who is the Client?: “The team, the coaches, the manager, the owner, the players…and the Sport Psychologist” Matt LaCoste, France. 22. Consulting versus Counseling: “Kio’s Concussion Conundrum” Megan Byrd & Brandonn Harris, United States. 23. Tele-Consulting: “The Stagnating, Anxious Swimmer” Abby Keenan, United States. 24. Consulting Boundaries: “The Burned-Out Consultant and the Importance of Self-Care” Sebastian Brueckner & Gorran Kentta, Germany and Sweden. Section 6: Consulting Competencies. 25. The Influence of Spirituality: “Faith Integration and Sport Psychology Consulting” Trevor Egli & Leslee Fisher, United States. 26. Working with Coaches: “Consulting Sports Coaches: A Case of Coach Development” Alexander T Latinjak, Spain. 27. Working with Parents: “It Runs in the Family” Kathy Feinstein, United States.

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Book SynopsisSensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart is an accessible step-by-step guide to creating theatre for inclusive audiences, such as young people on the autism spectrum or affected by other neuro-divergent conditions and children under two.Conventional theatre relies on seeing and hearing to involve its audience; sensory theatre harnesses the power of five or more senses to address its participants who have different ways of relating to the world around them. This book is an insightful history of Oily Cart and its pioneering development of work for the very young, including Baby Theatre, and for neuro-divergent audiences including those on the autism spectrum. It gives a clear introduction to the fundamental concepts of this theatre, suggests a host of practical techniques drawn from over forty years of experience, and describes some of Oily Cart's most radical innovations, including theatre oTrade Review"An invaluable exploration of sensory theatre seen through the perspective of one of its most important developers, Oily Cart co-founder, Tim Webb. Both an historical perspective and a practical "how to" approach, the book gloriously celebrates the power of theatre, particularly when theatre makers look beyond traditional theatrical borders, to engage with participants (audiences) in multisensory ways. It asks readers to broaden their definition of what constitutes a story and the ways to perform it. While most applicable for theatre makers interested in creating inclusive performances, it also speaks to all theatre makers, reminding us to re-engage with how we approach our theatre making endeavors, being more mindful of the diversity of our audiences not only in their backgrounds and experiences, but with how they engage sensorially with the world. I do not think it hyperbolic to say this is perhaps the most important theatre book to be published in recent years."Dr. Teresa A Fisher, producer of New Plays for Young Audiences and author of Post-Show Discussions in New Play DevelopmentTable of ContentsPart 1: The development of Sensory Theatre 1. Sensory Theatre: the beginnings 2. Theatre for two to five year olds 3. All sorts of shows for all sorts of kid 4. How long is a piece of theatre? 5. Close up on PMLD 6. Truly immersive – theatre in hydropools 7. Magic Carpet Ride 8. From PMLD to Autism Spectrum 9. Sensory Theatre for the Very Early Years Part 2: Specific Aspects of Sensory Theatre 10. Sensory Theatre audiences 11. Sensory Theatre is Multisensory 12. The Senses One by One – The Sense of Seeing 13. The Senses One by One – The Sense of Hearing 14. The Senses One by One – The Sense of Touch 15. The Senses One by One – The Sense of Smell 16. The Senses One by One – The Sense of Taste 17. The Senses One by One – The Kinaesthetic Sense 18. The Senses One by One – The Sense of Hot and Cold 19. The Sensory Audit 20. Sensory Theatre is close-up and interactive 21. Wonderlands – Design in Sensory Theatre 22. Staging A Show – Stranden 23. Venues – open and closed 24. Music that is felt as much as heard 25. The problem with narrative 26. The performers in Sensory Theatre 27. Puppets and pixels 28. Auditions 29. Rehearsals and rehearsal space 30. Shows that start before they begin Part 3: The growth of Sensory Theatre 31. Canada – Carousel Players 32. USA – Chicago Children’s Theatre 33. UK – Bamboozle 34. Ireland – Helium 35. Japan – Hospital Theatre Project 36. Australia – Sensorium Theatre 37. Russia – Four Winds Project 38. UK – Frozen Light 39. USA – Trusty Sidekick and Lincoln Centre 40. Sweden – Scen:se Project 41. Wales – National Theatre of Wales and Oily Cart 42. What next for Oily Cart? Ellie Griffiths, Artistic Director, Oily Cart 43. Sensory Theatre in a time of Covid Part 4: Extras Appendix 1. Books That I Have Found Especially Useful Appendix 2. Shows written/directed by Tim Webb Appendix 3. How philosophy and theatre can help us value profoundly disabled people Appendix 4. Links to Oily Cart Show Videos on YouTube

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Book SynopsisThe Dance and Opera Stage Manager's Toolkit details unique perspectives and approaches to support stage managers beginning to navigate the fields of dance and opera stage management in live performance.This book demystifies the genre-specific protocols and vocabularies for stage managers who might be unfamiliar with these fields and discusses common practices. Filled with valuable industry-tested tools, templates, and practical information, The Dance and Opera Stage Manager's Toolkit is designed to assist stage managers interested in pursuing these performance genres. The book also includes interviews and contributions from a range of professional stage managers working in dance and opera.From the student stage manager studying in Theatrical Design and Production university programs to the experienced stage manager wanting to broaden their skill set, this book provides resources and advice for a successful transition into these worlds.The Dance

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Book SynopsisThis accessible book explores the creative uses of photography with political purpose, both in terms of subject matter and of the political perspectives that have driven attitudes to viewing photographs. The shorter Part I reviews twentieth-century thinking that has influenced attitudes to photography and the political. Part II identifies the political ideas that drive practical strategies in the twenty-first century. It considers the politics of photography by looking at what affects people's lives and agency: attitudes to difference and identity; power relations between institutions, individuals, and communities; the impact of trauma and global change. With a focus on the exchange of ideas between visual practice and theories, a selection of projects are examined from a range of perspectives, such as post-colonial and feminist thinking, post-humanism, and cultural and social theory, with references ranging from Michel Foucault and Judith Butler to Achille Mbembe, Bruno LatoTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I 1. Power Relations 2. Representation, Aesthetics, and Documentary 3. Instrumental Purpose and Disruption Part II 4. Image, Knowledge, and Argument 5. Immersive Worlds 6. Citizen Relations 7. Histories, Archives, and Fictions 8. Political Aesthetics

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Book SynopsisEmpowering Song: Music Education from the Margins weaves together subversive pedagogy and theories of resistance with community music education and choral music, inspiring professionals to revisit and reconsider their pedagogical practices and approaches. The authors' unique insight into some of the most marginalized and justice-deprived contexts in the world prisons, refugee shelters, detention facilities, and migrant encampments breeds evocative and compassionate enquiry, laying the theoretical groundwork for pedagogical practices while detailing the many facets of equity-centered, musical leadership. Presenting an orientation to healing informed by theory, Empowering Song explores the ways in which music education might take on the challenging questions of cultural responsiveness within the context of justice, seeking to change not only how choral music is led but also our conceptions of why it should matter to all.Table of ContentsForeword by Bryonn Bain / Preface / PART 1 / 1 Musicking People / 2 Disrupting Practice / 3 Empowering Song / PART 2 / 4 Sounding Bodies / 5 Narrating Selves / 6 Dancing Stories / 7 Painting Dreams / Afterword 1 by Wayland Coleman / Afterword 2 by Truth / Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive guide to the unique genre of the jukebox musical, delving into its history to explain why these musicals have quickly become beloved for multiple generations of theatergoers and practitioners. Providing a concise exploration of the three main categories of the jukebox musicalbiographical, genre-specific, and artist catalogthis text is perfect for those wishing to learn more about this relatively recent and unique genre of theater. It identifies the dramaturgical needs that arise in these productions and explains how certain works become critical darlings or fan favorites. How much information needs to be conveyed through song and how much can be left up to interpretation by the audience? What kinds of changes occur when a repertoire of songs is reimagined for the stage? In addition to these insightful explorations, it also reveals how creative teams tackle the unique challenge of weaving together plot and song in order to convey meaning, emotion, Table of ContentsPart 1: Historical and Dramaturgical 1. Five, Six, Seven, Eight!: An Introduction 2. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Jukebox Musical 3. Preludes and Predecessors: Vaudeville, Rock Musicals, and Megamusicals 4. Mamma Mia! and the Establishment of a Form Part 2: Types of Jukebox Musicals 5. Exploring a Discography: Artist Catalog Jukebox Musicals 6. A Life in Lyrics: Biographical Jukebox Musicals 7. Reminiscing about the Classics: Era- and Genre-Specific Musicals

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Book Synopsis20 Seasons: Broadway Musicals of the 21st Century catalogues, categorizes, and analyzes the 269 musicals that opened on Broadway from the 2000-2001 season through the 2019-2020 season.This book is the first to comprehensively examine the musicals that premiered on Broadway during this important historical period, which was bookended by the 9/11 terrorist attacks on one end and the Coronavirus pandemic on the other. It begins by exploring the historical context for the first 20 years of the 21st century and how this impacted American culture and theatre. Rather than chronologically, the musicals are then organized into categories based on their source material and whether they were original musicals or revivals, painting a detailed picture of the Broadway musical in first 20 years of the 21st century. Jukebox musicals, screen-to-stage musicals, revivals, and other original musicals are all covered, and each chapter ends with reading guides and discussion promptTable of ContentsI. Foreword by Diep Tran II. Introduction: 20 Seasons by the Numbers 1. 20 Years/20 Seasons 2. An Introduction to Original Musicals 3. Jukebox Musicals and Revues 4. Screen to Stage Musicals 5. Other Original Musicals 6. Revivals and Remounts 7. Beyond 20 Seasons Appendix A. Shows by Opening Date Appendix B. Shows by Number of Performances

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Book SynopsisDance Research Methodologies: Ethics, Orientations, and Practices captures the breadth of methodological approaches to research in dance in the fine arts, the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences by bringing together researchers from around the world writing about a variety of dance forms and practices.This book makes explicit the implicit skills and experiences at work in the research processes by detailing the ethics, orientations, and practices fundamental to being a researcher across the disciplines of dance. Collating together approaches from key subdisciplines, this book brings together perspectives on dance practice, dance studies, dance education, dance science, as well as dance research in cross-, multi-, and interdisciplinary fields. Practice-based chapters cover methodological approaches that provide rich examples of how research design and implementation are navigated by practicing scholars. Dance Research Methodologies also includes a practical workbook that helps readers to decide upon, refine, and enact their research, as well as develop ways in which to communicate their process and outcomes.This vital textbook is a valuable resource for research faculty interested in interdisciplinary conversation and practice, emerging scholars honing their methodological approaches, graduate students engaged in research-based coursework and projects, and advanced undergraduates.Trade Review"Candelario and Henley offer an array of reading possibilities that could be used across courses to introduce and explore research in its multitude of approaches seen in dance, simultaneously challenging thinking about research and practice... This text will surely become a vital addition to academics and students of dance." Monica J. Cameron Frichtel, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware, USA"Both inspiring and instructive, Dance Research Methods captures the diversity of today’s dance scholarship and offers an array of methodological possibilities that will surely lead to research trajectories yet to be discovered. Reminding us that dance theory and dancemaking practices are always intersecting and shaping the myriad ways that we create and present new knowledge, experienced and aspiring researchers using this text will enter into an ever-widening conversation about praxis inquiry, artful research practices, the importance of ethical decision-making, and the joys of pursuing research as a creative and artistic enterprise." Penelope Hanstein, MFA, PhD, Cornaro Professor of Dance Emerita, Texas Woman’s University, USA"While some of the meticulous and rigorously curated essays contain pre-requisite standard approaches that are nourishing, there are many where scholarship itself is critiqued and stretched to include an invaluable selection of voices, grammars, registers, provocations, and contexts, making this a standout book for scholars in the pursuit of inclusive (as yet elusive) dance research methodologies. Imbuing this impressive assembly of work with a sustained call for pervasive ethics is a compelling masterstroke for our times." Jay Pather, Director, Institute for Creative Arts, Professor, Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies, University of Cape Town, South Africa"Dance Research Methodologies includes comprehensive and detailed step-by-step methods, conversations, and personal reflections on ‘how to’ do dance research across myriad themes. Providing a wealth of different approaches in an accessible format, it is an invaluable resource for dance researchers, from undergraduate to post-doctoral." Sarah Whatley, Director, Centre for Dance Research, Coventry University, UK"The book functions like a set of hyperlinks that organize leaping off points to follow up in references and ideas across the diverse field of dance research. This wide-ranging collection highlights differences between 'research' versus 'creating work' or 'rehearsing,' and introduces archival research for where no archive exists, prompts for writing as dancing, ethics as research method, and other gems." Jonathan W. Marshall, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Edith Cowan University, AustraliaTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction1. Dance Research in/as Communities of PracticeRosemary Candelario and Matthew Henley2. Research Ethics, Orientations, and PracticesRosemary Candelario and Matthew HenleyPart 2: Dance Practice3. Introduction to Research in Dance Practice: Practice-as-ResearchVida Midgelow4. Choreographies of Presence: Improvisation as Feminist PracticeJo Pollitt5. Community Dance and Collection Creation: Art, Health, and Social Development Across the HemisphereAurelia Chillemi and Victoria Fortuna6. FutureBlackSpace: Weaving Art, Healing, and ActivismJohn-Paul Zaccarini7. Practice (or) Research: A Conversation with Eiko OtakeRosemary Candelario and Eiko OtakePart 3: Dance Studies8. Introduction to Research in Dance Studies: Dance as a HumanityThomas DeFrantz9. Choreographic Analysis as Dance Studies Methodology: Cases, Expansions, and CritiquesHarmony Bench, Rosemary Candelario, J. Lorenzo Perillo, and Cristina Fernandes Rosa10. Global South Archives: Listening and Acknowledging AuthorshipAna Paula Höfling11. Cyphering with Oral HistoryMiRi Park12. To the Motion Itself: Towards a Phenomenological Methodology of Dance ResearchNigel StewartPart 4: Dance Education13. Introduction to Research in Dance Education: New Pathways to DiscoveryLynnette Young Overby14. Towards a Decolonial Dance Research Paradigm: Ubuntu as Qualitative Hermeneutic PhenomenologyAlfdaniels Mabingo15. Ethnography for Research in Dance Education: Global, Decolonial, and Somatic AspirationsOjeya Cruz Banks16. Conducting an Experiment: How Quantifying Answers to a Question can Promote the Value of Dance Education.Lynnette Young Overby and Matthew Henley17. Classroom as Laboratory: Teacher Self-Study and Dance Education Ilana Morgan18. Mixing Methods and Approaches in Dance Education ResearchMatthew HenleyPart 5: Dance Science19. Introduction to Research in Dance Science: The Science of Movement and Choreography of Research – Evolving Methodologies in Dance ScienceMargaret Wilson20. Mentoring Dance Science Research: Circling the Square– Edel Quin in Conversation with Margaret WilsonEdel Quin and Margaret Wilson21. Thinking Statistically for Dance ResearchGregory Youdan Jr.22. A Dance/Movement Therapy Approach to Interview AnalysisTomoyo Kawano23. Carving an Innovative Space for Dialogic Intersections: Dance, Disability, and DesignMerry Lynn MorrisPart 6: Dance Research Beyond Disciplines24. Introduction to Dance Research Beyond Disciplines: Extending Dance-based Ways of KnowingRosemary Candelario and Matthew Henley25. Strange Bedfellows: Dance Studies, Academic Disciplines, and Truth in CrisisJanet O’Shea26. Keeping Movement at the Center as we Dance into Interdisciplinary ResearchAdesola AkinleyePart 727. A Creative Workbook for Rehearsing Ethics, Orientations, and PracticesRosemary Candelario and Matthew Henley

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Book SynopsisTo date there has been a significant gap in existing knowledge about the social history of music in Britain from 1950 to the present day. The three volumes of Live Music in Britain address this gap and do so through a unique prismthat of live music. The key theme of the books is the changing nature of the live music industry in the UK, focused upon popular music but including all musical genres. Via this focus, the books offer new insights into a number of other areas including the relationship between commercial and public funding of music; changing musical fashions and tastes; the impact of changing technologies; the changing balance of power within the music industries; the role of the state in regulating and promoting various musical activities within an increasingly globalised music economy; and the effects of demographic and other social changes on music culture. Drawing on new archival research, a wide range of academic and non- academic secondary sources, participant observaTable of ContentsPreface1. Introduction: New Times2. We are The World 3. Taking Care of Business Bristol 20074. Live Music and the State 5. The Political Economy of Music Festivals 6. Festival Worlds Glasgow 20077. DJ Business 8. Moving to a Different Beat: Jungle, Bhangra, Garage and Grime 9. Making a Musical Living Sheffield 200710. Live Music Experience in the Digital Age 11. The Live Music Ecology Rolling Stones 2006-712. Conclusion: The Value of Live Music

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Book SynopsisThis book tells the story of the Del Riccio family in Florence in the early modern period, investigating the cultural mediations fostered by the family between Florence, Rome, and Naples, as well as shedding light on the intellectual and social exchanges between different regions of Italy and on the creation of foreign nations within the main Italian cities. These social and cultural dimensions are further explored through the study of the obsessive persistence of the family's relationship with Michelangelo Buonarroti, exhibited both publicly, in the Florentine and Neapolitan family chapels, and privately in their homes. The main achievement of this study is to move the focus from the ruling power, the Medici family and the immediate members of their court, to a Florentine middle-class family and its social mobility: this shift from the conventional narrative to a distributed microhistory is fundamental to better assess the use of images and artworks in early modern Florence

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Book SynopsisThe latest edition of this pioneering book allows students to acquire an essential foundation for digital photography. Fully updated, it clearly and concisely covers the fundamental concepts of imagemaking, how to use digital technology to create compelling images, and how to output and preserve images in the digital world. Exploring history, methods, and theory, this text offers classroom-tested assignments and exercises from leading photographic educators, approaches for analyzing, discussing, and writing about photographs, and tools to critically explore and make images with increased visual literacy.New to this fourth edition: Completely updated and renewed to reflect social trends and technological advances Highly reconstructed Chapter 3: Image Capture: Cameras, Lenses, and Scanners Revamped Chapter 4: Exposure: Capturing the Light Entirely new Chapter 8: Digital Studio: The Virtual and the Material Worlds Expanded smartphoTable of ContentsChapter 1-Why We Make Pictures; Chapter 2-Design: Visual Foundations; Chapter 3-Image Capture: Cameras, Lenses, and Scanners; Chapter 4-Exposure: Capturing the Light; Chapter 5-lnterpreting Light; Chapter 6--Observation: Eyes Wide Open; Chapter 7-Time, Space, Imagination, and the Camera; Chapter 8-Digital Studio: The Virtual and the Material Worlds; Chapter 9-Presentation and Preservation; Chapter 10-Seeing with a Camera; Chapter 11-Solutions: Thinking and Writing about Images; Chapter 12-lmagemaker on Assignment; Addendum 1 Safety: Protecting Yourself and Your Digital Imaging Equipment; Addendum 2 Careers

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Book SynopsisThe Costume Designerâs Toolkit explores the wide-ranging skills required to design costumes for live performance in theatre, dance, opera, and themed entertainment. Arranged in chronological order to create a design, each chapter describes tools, strategies, and techniques costume designers use to create lively and believable characters within a story environment. The book provides a step-by-step outline of the costume design process beginning with developing as an artist and creating an artistic vision for a script. It covers a wide range of topics, including: Assessing the scope of a production Understanding design thinking and the creative process Project management and budget forecasting Collaborating with and leading creative teams Current practices in costume rendering and communication Mixing purchased, rented, stock, and built costumes to form a design Designing a garment with impact Fitting costumes on performers Combining grit and grace for a successful career Each topic includes case studies and tips from experienced professionals, identifies vital skills, describes techniques, and reveals the essential elements of artistic leadership, collaboration, and cultural acumen. The Costume Designerâs Toolkit is the perfect guidebook for the student, aspiring, or early-career costume designer, to be used alone or in costume design university courses.Table of ContentsPart 1: The Designer’s Tools 1. What the Costume Designer Brings to a Production 2. Collaborative Creativity 3. Design Elements Create a Picture 4. Color Creates Emotions 5. Design Principles Create Meaning 6. Fabrics Create Definition Part 2: A Designer Prepares 7. Getting Paid: All that Glitters... 8. Script, Plot, and Story 9. The Mechanics of a Script 10. Characters Engage the Audience 11. The Story Unfolds on a Stage Part 3: A Designer Explores 12. Generating Ideas 13. Adding Authenticity with Research Part 4: Concept Development 14. The Design Approach 15. Designing the Character Costume 16. Communicating the Costume Design Part 5: Feasibility 17. Defining the Scope of a Show 18. Budgeting Creative Projects 19. Leading Teamwork Part 6: Production 20. Pull it Together: Sourcing and Organizing Costumes 21. Styling Menswear 22. Meet Your Maker: Made-to-Order Costumes 23. Accessories and Costume Props 24. Hair and Makeup Design Part 7: Evaluate 25. Preparing for Fittings 26. Fitting Garments 27. The Rehearsal Period Part 8: Refine the Vision 28. Dress Rehearsals Part 9: Opening and Epilogue 29. Design Documentation 30. Growing Your Art Appendix – Sample Resume

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Book SynopsisPhotographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. Mastering this key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve your photographs as well as your efficiency.LightâScience & Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, this book speaks to photographers of varying levels. It provides invaluable information on how to light the most difficult subjects, such as surfaces, metal, glass, liquids, extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white), and portraits.This new edition includes:â Expanded chapters on portraiture and lighting equipment<Table of ContentsDedication, Introduction, Chapter 1 – How to Learn lighting, Chapter 2 – Light: The Raw Material of Photography, Chapter 3 – The Management of Reflection and the Family of Angles, Chapter 4 – Surface Appearances, Chapter 5 – Revealing Shape and Contour, Chapter 6 – Metal, Chapter 7 – The Case of the Disappearing Glass, Chapter 8 – Making Portraits, Chapter 9 – The Extremes, Chapter 10 – Working on Location, Chapter 11 – Setting Up Your First Studio, Appendix: Reliable Suppliers

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Book SynopsisDigital Negatives with QuadToneRIP is a text that fully explores how the QuadToneRIP printer driver can be used to make expert digital negatives. The book takes a comprehensive, Ã'under-the-hoodà look at how Roy Harringtonâs QTR printer driver can be adapted for use by artists in several different creative practice areas. The text is written from the Mac/Photoshop point of view. The book is divided into three parts. Part One is a step-by-step how-to section that will appeal to both beginning and more advanced practitioners. Part One includes quickstart guides or summary sheets for beginning students who want to jump into using QTR before understanding all of its functional components. Part Two addresses dimroom, darkroom, and printmaking practices, walking the reader through brief workflows from negative to print for lithium palladium, gum bichromate, cyanotype, salted paper, kallitype, silver gelatin and polymer photogravure, with a sample profile for each. It alsoTable of ContentsPreface, Biography, Foreword, Part I: QuadToneRIP 1. Getting Started, 2. Supplies, 3. Overview of QTR Vocabulary, 4. A Sample QTR Workflow, 5. Linearizing a Profile, 6. A Visual Guide to Profile Functions, 7. Quickstart Guides, 8.Troubleshooting QTR, Part II: Sample Workflows from Negative to Print, 9. Silver Gelatin by Doug Ethridge, 10. Lithium Palladium, 11. Gum Bichromate, 12.Cyanotype, 12. Salted Paper, 14. Kallitype by Don Nelson, 15. Polymer Photogravure by Clay Harmon, 16. QuickCurve-DN by Richard Boutwell, Part III: Contemporary Artists, 17. Contemporary Artists, Harlan H. Chapman, Martha E. Davis, David J. Eisenlord, Douglas Ethridge, Kate Jordahl, Sandy King, Michael Puff, Judith Roan, Michael P. Rosenberg, Keith Schreiber, Bill Schwab, Mark Severson, John Foxe Sheets, Ryan Stander, Sam Wang, Jeanne Wells, Tom Wise, Rebecca Zeiss, Appendix, Bibliography, Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of choreography both as a creative skill and as a field of study, introducing readers to the essential theory and context of choreographic practice.Providing invaluable practical considerations for creating choreography as well as leading international examples from a range of geographical and cultural contexts, this resource will enhance students' knowledge of how to create dance. This clear guide outlines both historical and recent developments within the field, including how choreographers are influenced by technology and intercultural exchange, whilst also demonstrating the potential to address social, political and philosophical themes. It further explores how students can devise and analyse their own work in a range of styles, how choreography can be used in range of contexts including site-specific work and digital technologies and engages with communities of performers to give helpful, expert suggTrade Review"Roche and Burridge's book, Choreography: The Basics, is an insightful introduction to the theory and practice of choreography that is illustrated with current choreographic examples from diverse regions and cultural contexts. For anyone considering studying dance as a profession, I would recommend this book."Professor Anna CY Chan, Dean of the School of Dance, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts"Choreography: The Basics is ideally suited to undergraduates seeking to better understand a multiplicity of approaches to making dances. Emphasising the social and relational aspects of choreography, alongside its craft and discipline, this accessible text is packed with insights and portraits of choreographic processes for the twenty-first century."Professor Carol Brown, Head of VCA Dance, University of Melbourne"Brought to life through diverse examples, Choreography: The Basics provides a road map of the experience, knowledge and contexts of making dances. I would recommend this book to all dance students and scholars eager to establish a sound basis to their choreographic studies."Dr Jamieson Dryburgh, Director of Higher Education, Central School of Ballet, LondonTable of ContentsIntroduction, 1. The Journey Begins, 2. Choreographic Notebook, 3. Broader Skills a Choreographer Needs, 4. Choreographic (Re)evolution, Documentation and Preservation, 5. A Choreographic Voice, 6. Choreography for Sites, Screens and Community Practice, Conclusion: Next Steps on Your Choreographic Journey

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Book SynopsisElegant by design and spectacular in performance, thirty-six iconic Herreshoff boats are showcased in magnificent photographs and original drawings.Trade Review"... outstanding written history including hundreds of inspiring images and archival drawings for many of HMC's most iconic designs." -- Classic Boat

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Book SynopsisThe definitive biography of the iconic twentieth-century photographer, pioneering documentary modernist, author and inventor.Trade Review"The founding curator of the New York Public Library photography collection offers an insightful biography of a pioneering photographer whose work over six decades helped define the modernist tradition... Van Haaften offers a sophisticated take on Abbott’s personal and artistic tragedies and triumphs." -- Ten books to read in April - BBC Culture"Berenice Abbott captures a large and star-studded life... A vital work of American cultural history." -- The New York Times"Absorbing... Abbott's integrity and sense of honor, her restless and fearless nature, and her absolute devotion to telling the truth of her experience, come through loud and clear." -- The Washington Post"Insightful... A sophisticated take on Abbott's personal and artistic tragedies and triumphs." -- Jane Ciabattari, BBC"This finely observed and assiduously researched book manages to pin down an artist who was, in her own words, “a little rebel from beginning to end”." -- The Art Newspaper

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Book SynopsisIn the tradition of John Berger and Susan Sontag, Fred Ritchin analyzes photography’s failings and reveals untapped potentials for this evolving medium.Trade Review"Starred Review. A supple, politically astute and fascinating account of the dizzying impact of the digital revolution on the trajectory of the photographic image." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA fascinating exploration of an ancient system of beliefs and its links to the evolution of dance.Trade Review"Years in the making, Barber’s far-roaming, gracefully interpretive, and sprightly study of European dance will be the go-to resource for many years to come." -- Booklist (starred review)

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Book SynopsisA trusted reference, a popular teaching text and a well-written history is now bolder, briefer and better than ever.

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Book SynopsisArchaeologies of Presence is a brilliant exploration of how the performance of presence can be understood through the relationships between performance theory and archaeological thinking. Drawing together carefully commissioned contributions by leading international scholars and artists, this radical new work poses a number of essential questions: What are the principle signifiers of theatrical presence? How is presence achieved through theatrical performance? What makes a memory come alive and live again? How is presence connected with identity? Is presence synonymous with ''being in the moment''? What is the nature of the co-presence' of audience and performer? Where does performance practice end and its documentation begin? Co-edited by performance specialists Gabriella Giannachi and Nick Kaye, and archaeologist Michael ShTrade Review‘Comprised of contributions from theorists and practitioners, external case-study analyses and internal reflections, and utilizing theoretical and performative modes of writing, alongside interviews, Archaeologies of Presence is a stimulating, enjoyable, varied and accessible publication… it is a delightfully produced publication to be found on the bookshelves of students, researchers, practitioners, theorists and enthusiasts alike.’– Studies in Theatre and Performance, Hannah CummingsTable of Contents1 Gabriella Giannachi, Nick Kaye and Michael Shanks Introduction: Archaeologies of Presence Being Here: place and time 2 Josette Féral, How to Define Presence Effects: the Work of Janet Cardiff 3 Gabriella Giannachi Environmental Presence 4 Rebecca Schneider Performance Remains Again 5 Jon Erickson Tension/Release and the Production of Time in Performance Being Before: stage and gaze 6 Erika Fischer-Lichte Appearing As Embodied Mind – Defining a weak, a strong and a radical concept of presence 7 Phillip Zarrilli ‘…presence…’ as a question and emergent possibility: a case study from the performer’s perspective 8 Simon Jones Out-Standing Standing-Within: being alone together in the work of Bodies in Flight 9 Nicholas Ridout Mis-spectatorship, or, ‘redistributing the sensible’ 10 Tim Etchells, Gabriella Giannachi and Nick Kaye Looking Back: a conversation about presence, 2006 Traces: after presence 11 Amelia Jones Temporal Anxiety/’Presence’ in absentia: experiencing performance as documentation 12 Lynn Hershman Leeson and Michael Shanks Here and Now 13 Nick Kaye Photographic presence: time and the image 14 Mike Pearson Neither Here nor There….

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Book SynopsisThe relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from Aristophanes to Stoppard. Where Plato argued that playwrights and actors should be banished from the ideal city for their suspect imitations of reality, Aristotle argued that theatre, particularly tragedy, was vital for stimulating our emotions and helping us to understanding ourselves.Despite this rich history the study of philosophy and theatre has been largely overlooked in contemporary philosophy. This is the first book to introduce philosophy and theatre. It covers key topics and debates, presenting the contributions of major figures in the history of philosophy, including: what is theatre? How does theatre compare with other arts? theatre as imitation, including Plato on mimesis truth and illusion in the theatre, including Nietzsche on tragedy theatre as history theatre and morTrade Review"The cross-disciplinary study of theatre, performance, and philosophy has been an area of active and growing scholarly interest. But for all of the material this subfield has produced in recent years, there has been a dearth of introductory works aimed at orienting those who might be new to this realm of inquiry. In this regard, Tom Stern’s Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction marks a welcome addition to the literature by virtue of its initiatory approach alone. ... Like the best philosophical interlocutors, Stern invites his readers to consider seemingly basic questions only to reveal within those simple queries levels of complexity that might unsettle even the most seasoned scholars." - David Kornhaber, PAJ: A Journal of Performance and Art "Stern's writing is clear and his arguments are easy to follow. Copious endnotes demonstrate his careful scholarship. The further readings at the end of each chapter are particularly helpful. Altogether, this is a fine book for those wishing to become acquainted with the philosophical significance of theater. It would also serve as a wonderful supplementary text for a course on philosophy and theater. Summing Up: Recommended." - F. A. Grabowski, Rogers State University, in CHOICE "With exemplary clarity, Tom Stern reconstructs central philosophical concepts that have bearing on theater. In doing so, he opens a conversation between theater and philosophy that is all too rare. His book should be required reading for students of theater interested in philosophy and philosophers who want to discover the theatrical dimension of their discipline." - Martin Puchner, Harvard University, USA "Theatre is full of philosophical content, and this beautifully lucid and historically informed introduction sets out the fundamental issues in an engagingly thought-provoking way. The nature and role of mimesis, the interestingly intricate matter of theatrical truth, the relations between imaginative theatre and actual history, the ethical content presented in and perhaps inculcated by theatre, the human emotions represented in and perhaps awakened by enacted events, and the political power of dramatic writing are all covered here. With tightly focused discussions of the major historical and contemporary positions on these topics, along with well-chosen examples to illustrate them, this ideal introduction shines much philosophical light on the theatrical stage." - Garry L. Hagberg, Bard College, USA "A clever, highly readable and philosophically illuminating exploration of the many dimensions of theatre. This accessible and informative volume tackles all the important issues, with well-chosen examples and a broad historical reach, and should rapidly become canonical in the field." - Peter Lamarque, University of York, UK "The dialogue between philosophy and theater is developing in a very fruitful and diverse way, and this book makes a real contribution to that development. Tom Stern provides a comprehensive overview of what philosophers have thought about theater, as well as to the social impact of theater that its practitioners intended it to have. A terrific resource for students and scholars." - James R. Hamilton, Kansas State University, USA "If I had a theatre or philosophy student peering over into the other's territory, this is the first book I would recommend. The content is accessible, jargon free, historically astute, and remarkably concise on notoriously thorny problems. I don’t hesitate to call it a near perfect introduction to the intersection of philosophy and theatre." - Nathan Hedman, Northwestern University, USA Table of ContentsPreface 1. What is Theatre? Part 1: From the World to the Stage 2. Mimesis: Imitation and Imagination 3. Truth and Illusion 4. History in the Making Part 2: From the Stage to the World 5. A School of Morals? 6. Emotions 7. Collective Action: Theatre and Politics. Index

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Book SynopsisFinish Your Film! Tips and Tricks for Making an Animated Short in Maya is a first-of-its-kind book that walks the reader step-by-step through the actual production processes of creating a 3D Short film with Maya. Other books focus solely on the creative decisions of 3D Animation and broadly cover the multiple phases of animation production with no real applicable methods for readers to employ. This book shows you how to successfully manage the entire Maya animation pipeline. This book blends together valuable technical tips on film production and real-world shortcuts in a step-by-step approach to make sure you do not get lost. Follow along with author and director Kenny Roy as he creates a short film in front of your eyes using the exact same methods he shows you in the book. Armed with this book, you''ll be able to charge forth into the challenge of creating a short film, confident that creativity will show up on screen instead of being stifled by the labyTable of ContentsIntroduction to Short Film Introduction to 3D Production Story Pre Production 3D Pre Production 3D Production 2D Production Editorial Sound Finaling Festivals and Markets Glossary

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Book SynopsisNow in an updated 2nd edition, Musicology: The Key Concepts is a handy A-Z reference guide to the terms and concepts associated with contemporary musicology. Drawing on critical theory with a focus on new musicology, this updated edition contains over 35 new entries including: Autobiography Music and Conflict Deconstruction Postcolonialism Disability Music after 9/11 Masculinity Gay Musicology Aesthetics Ethnicity Interpretation Subjectivity With all entries updated, and suggestions for further reading throughout, this text is an essential resource for all students of music, musicology, and wider performance related humanities disciplines.Table of ContentsIntroduction A-Z Key Concepts Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisLance Keimig, one of the premier experts on night photography, has put together a comprehensive reference that will show you ways to capture images you never thought possible. This new edition of Night Photography presents the practical techniques of shooting at night alongside theory and history, illustrated with clear, concise examples, and charts and stunning images. From urban night photography to photographing the landscape by starlight or moonlight, from painting your subject with light to creating a subject with light, this book provides a complete guide to digital night photography and light painting.Table of ContentsForeword: The Vargas Brothers: Unsung Heroes of Night Photography Introduction: Why Night Photography?PART I: GETTING STARTED Chapter 1: Developing Your Night Vision Chapter 2: Night Photography EquipmentChapter 3: Basic Procedures for Night PhotographyPART II: TYPES OF NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY Chapter 4: Short Exposures – Ambient Artificial Lighting Scenarios Chapter 5: Short Exposures – Natural Light Chapter 6: Long Exposures – Natural Light Chapter 7: Time Lapse Photography Chapter 8: Light Painting – Lighting Your Subject Chapter 9: Light Writing or Drawing – Your Subject is Light Resources

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Book SynopsisWhat is the relationship between music and culture? The first edition of The Cultural Study of Music: A Critical Introduction explored this question with groundbreaking rigor and breadth. Now this second edition refines that original analysis while examining the ways the field has developed in the years since the bookâs initial publication. Including contributions from scholars of music, cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, and psychology, this anthology provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of music and culture. It includes both pioneering theoretical essays and exhaustively researched case studies on particular issues in world musics. For the second edition, the original essays have been revised and nine new chapters have been added, covering themes such as race, religion, geography, technology, and the politics of music. With an even broader scope and a larger roster of world-renowned contributors, The Cultural Study of Music is certain to remain a canonical text in the field of cultural musicology.Trade Review"The strength of the text is its breadth of analysis: the essays are brief, pithy, and thought-provoking. Recommended." --ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction: Music Studies and the Idea of Culture Richard Middleton Part 1: When? Musical Histories 1. Music and Biocultural Evolution Ian Cross 2. Music and Culture: Historiographies of Disjuncture, Ethnographies of Displacement Philip V. Bohlman 3. Historical Musicology: Is It Still Possible? Rob C. Wegman 4. Social History and Music History Trevor Herbert 5. Musicology, Anthropology, History Gary TomlinsonPart 2: Where? Locations of Music 6. Textual Analysis or Thick Description? Jeff Todd Titon 7. Comparing Music, Comparing Musicology Martin Clayton 8. The Destiny of “Diaspora” in Ethnomusicology Mark Slobin 9. Globalization and the Politics of World Music Martin Stokes 10. Contesting Difference: A Critique of Africanist Ethnomusicology Kofi Agawu 11. What a Difference a Name Makes: Two Instances of African-American Popular Music David Brackett 12. Music, Space, and Place: The Geography of Music Adam Krims 13. Music and Everyday Life Simon FrithPart 3: How? Processes, Practices, and Institutions of Music 14. Music, Culture, and Creativity Jason Toynbee 15. Musical Autonomy Revisited David Clarke 16. Music as Performance Nick Cook 17. The Cultural Study of Musical Instruments Kevin Dawe 18. Music Education, Cultural Capital, and Social Group Identity Lucy Green 19. Music Technology, or Technologies of Music? Bennett Hogg 20. Music and Material Culture Will StrawPart 4: Whose? Social Forces and Musical Belongings 21. Music and Social Categories John Shepherd 22. Music and Mediation: Toward a New Sociology of Music Antoine Hennion 23. Music and the Social Georgina Born 24. Locating the People: Music and the Popular Richard Middleton 25. Music and the Market: The Economics of Music in the Modern World Dave Laing 26. Music, Sound, and Religion Jeffers Engelhardt 27. Music, Race, and the Fields of Public Culture Ronald Radano 28. Music, Gender, and Sexuality Fred E. MausPart 5: Who? Musical subjectivities 29. What’s Going On: Music, Psychology, and Ecological Theory Eric F. Clarke 30. Musical Materials, Perception, and Listening Nicola Dibben 31. Music, Experience, and the Anthropology of Emotion Ruth Finnegan 32. Towards a Political Aesthetics of Music David Hesmondhalgh 33. Music and the Subject: Three Takes John Mowitt 34. Of Mice and Dogs: Music, Gender, and Sexuality at the Long Fin de Siècle Ian Biddle 35. Subjectivity Unbound: Music, Language, Culture Lawrence Kramer

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Book SynopsisThe human figure is considered by many artists to be the most challenging subject to render in any artistic medium. Figure Drawing For Dummies uses step-by-step instructions coupled with expert tips and advice that helps readers successfully draw this difficult subject.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Figure Drawing 101 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to the Joys of Figure Drawing 7 Chapter 2: Gathering the Goods for Figure Drawing 11 Chapter 3: Starting with Figure-Drawing Basics 29 Part II: Off to a Head Start 59 Chapter 4: Getting Inside the Head 61 Chapter 5: Adding Facial Features 89 Chapter 6: Going to the Top with Hair 115 Chapter 7: Presenting Emotions in Facial Features 143 Part III: Building the Body 173 Chapter 8: Examining Figure Proportions and Bone Structure 175 Chapter 9: Starting Simple with Stick Figures and Mannequins 189 Chapter 10: Pumping Up Those Muscles 219 Chapter 11: Drawing Figures in Motion 245 Part IV: Sharpening Your Figure-Drawing Skills 263 Chapter 12: Accessorizing Your Figures 265 Chapter 13: Taking Your Work to the Next Level with Advanced Drawing Techniques 293 Chapter 14: Working with Composition and Perspective 315 Part V: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 15: Ten Places to Study and Draw the Figure 349 Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Organize, Store, and Present Your Work 353 Index 359

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