The Sculpted Ear - Aurality and Statuary in the West

Examines the relationship between sound and statuary in Western aesthetic thought in light of discourses on aurality emerging within the field of sound studies. Considers the sounding statue as an event and as conceptualized through acts of writing and performance.

About the author

Ryan McCormack is a writer and independent scholar based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Summary

Examines the relationship between sound and statuary in Western aesthetic thought in light of discourses on aurality emerging within the field of sound studies. Considers the sounding statue as an event and as conceptualized through acts of writing and performance.

Product details

• Authors: Ryan McCormack, Ryan (Independent Scholar) McCormack
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.05.2021
• EAN: 9780271086934
• ISBN: 978-0-271-08693-4
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: Perspectives on Sensory History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; European History, ART / History / General, HISTORY / Europe / Western, MUSIC / Recording & Reproduction, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, History of art / art & design styles, Music recording & reproduction, Western Europe, Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments