Author: Lowry, W. McNeil

Publication Year: 1977

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Papers prepared for the 53rd American Assembly of Columbia University, held at Arden House, Harrison, New York, November 1977. These authors examine the social, philosophical, and economic factors underlying the development, for the past 20 years, of institutions and companies in the performing arts - opera, symphony, ballet, modern dance, and theater. Not a critical appraisal of the artistic efforts of performing companies, this book discusses their development, social context and financial status, including a look at governmental funding of the arts in our nation. (Book jacket)

Abstract:

Papers prepared for the 53rd American Assembly of Columbia University, held at Arden House, Harrison, New York, November 1977. These authors examine the social, philosophical, and economic factors underlying the development, for the past 20 years, of institutions and companies in the performing arts - opera, symphony, ballet, modern dance, and theater. Not a critical appraisal of the artistic efforts of performing companies, this book discusses their development, social context and financial status, including a look at governmental funding of the arts in our nation. (Book jacket)

CONTENTS
Preface.
Introduction.

1. The past twenty years by W. McNeil Lowry. 
2. The symphony by Joseph Roddy. 
3. The opera by Martin Mayer. 
4. The ballet by George Gelles. 
5. Modern dance by Joseph H. Mazo. 
6. The theater [theatre] by Julius Novick. 
7. A symposium - The individual artist: Training and career development. 
8. The performing arts and our egregious elite by Lincoln Kirstein. 
9. Conclusion by W. McNeil Lowry.

Index.
About The American Assembly.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Community Development