Author: Thomas, Carolyn E,

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

Summary:

The intent of the monograph is to deal with aesthetics from a broad-based approach appealing to an eclectic dance audience. The mix of writings by dancers, dance philosophers, and physical educators should broaden the reader's perspective of aesthetics and dance. It is hoped that these papers will stimulate thought and criticism and perhaps provide an additional prism for the viewing and experiencing of dance.

Abstract:

The intent of the monograph is to deal with aesthetics from a broad-based approach appealing to an eclectic dance audience. The mix of writings by dancers, dance philosophers, and physical educators should broaden the reader's perspective of aesthetics and dance. It is hoped that these papers will stimulate thought and criticism and perhaps provide an additional prism for the viewing and experiencing of dance.  (p. v)

CONTENTS
Foreword.
On creativity by Mary Alice Brennan.
My body is my temple by Kenneth Ravizza.
An experiential body aesthetic by Jan Fetters.
Aesthetic order in dance by Joanna Friesen.
Effort/Shape theory and the aesthetics of dance by Diane B. Walker and Cynthia Rostankowski.
Beauty and truth in dance: our unique gift to humanity by Jill Hoerter.
Aesthetics and children: movement-inspired studies in the interrelatedness of the arts by Mark Wheeler.
Aesthetic perception in dance by Sondra Horton Fraleigh.
The perfect moment: characteristics of an experiential aesthetic by Carolyn E. Thomas.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Arts Education