The Aesthetics of Imperfection in Music and the Arts: Spontaneity, Flaws and the Unfinished

The aesthetics of imperfection emphasises spontaneity, disruption, process and energy over formal perfection and is often ignored...
$184.66 SGD
$184.66 SGD
SKU: 9781350331037
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 372 left in stock
Author: Andy Hamilton
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $184.66
10 customers are viewing this product
The Aesthetics of Imperfection in Music and the Arts: Spontaneity, Flaws and the Unfinished by Hamilton, Andy

The Aesthetics of Imperfection in Music and the Arts: Spontaneity, Flaws and the Unfinished

$184.66

The Aesthetics of Imperfection in Music and the Arts: Spontaneity, Flaws and the Unfinished

$184.66
Author: Andy Hamilton
Format: Paperback
Language: English

The aesthetics of imperfection emphasises spontaneity, disruption, process and energy over formal perfection and is often ignored by many commentators or seen only in improvisation. This comprehensive collection is the first time imperfection has been explored across all kinds of musical performance, whether improvisation or interpretation of compositions.

Covering music, visual art, dance, comedy, architecture and design, it addresses the meaning, experience, and value of improvisation and spontaneous creation across different artistic media. A distinctive feature of the volume is that it brings together contributions from theoreticians and practitioners, presenting a wider range of perspectives on the issues involved. Contributors look at performance and practice across Western and non-Western musical, artistic and craft forms. Composers and non-performing artists offer a perspective on what is 'imperfect' or improvisatory within their work, contributing further dimensions to the discourse.

The Aesthetics of Imperfection in Music and the Arts features 39 chapters organised into eight sections and written by a diverse group of scholars and performers. They consider divergent definitions of aesthetics, employing both 18th-century philosophy and more recent socially and historically situated conceptions making this an essential, up-to-date resource for anyone working on either side of the perfection-imperfection debate.

Author: Andy Hamilton
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 04/21/2022
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.85d
ISBN: 9781350331037

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products