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This book explores a point where performing art meets human interaction and investigates the application of human factors' principles in this field. From music to magic shows, performances are analyzed from a human factors perspective. This book offers a comprehensive overview of how human factors influence the nuances of performing arts.
List of contents
Preface
Author Biography
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to Human Factors in Performing Arts and the Dimensional Aspects.
2. Posture in Performance and Role of Props and Instruments.
3. Illumination and Sound in Facilitating Performance in Different Medium.
4. Editing and Scripting and the Challenges of Street Performances.
5. Using Film and Video for Advertising.
6. Exercises on Human Factors in Performing Arts.
Index
About the author
Prabir Mukhopadhyay holds a PhD in Industrial Ergonomics from the University of Limerick, Ireland. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Design Discipline at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur. He teaches, practices and researches in different areas of ergonomics and its application in design. He has published six books to date and this is his fourth book with CRC Press.
Summary
This book explores a point where performing art meets human interaction and investigates the application of human factors’ principles in this field. From music to magic shows, performances are analyzed from a human factors perspective. This book offers a comprehensive overview of how human factors influence the nuances of performing arts.
