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Music Appreciation

Artistic Citizenship

Artistry, Social Responsibility, and Ethical Praxis

by (author) David Elliott, Marissa Silverman & Wayne Bowman

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Oct 2016
Category
Appreciation
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780199393749
    Publish Date
    Oct 2016
    List Price
    $180.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199393756
    Publish Date
    Oct 2016
    List Price
    $49.50

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This first-of-its-kind compendium unites perspectives from artists, scholars, arts educators, policymakers and activists to investigate the complex system of values surrounding artistic-educational endeavors. Addressing a range of artistic domains, ranging from music and dance, to visual arts and storytelling, contributors offer an exploration and criticism of the conventions that govern our interactions with these practices. Artistic Citizenship focuses the responsibilities, and functions of amateur as well as professional artists in society, and introduces a novel set of ethics that are conventionally dismissed in discourses on the topic. The authors address the questions: How does the concept of citizenship relate to the arts? What socio-cultural, political, and ethical "goods" can artistic engagements create for people worldwide? Do particular artistic endeavors have distinctive potentials for nurturing artistic citizenship? What are the most effective strategies in the arts to institute change and/or resist local, national, and world problems? What responsibilities do artists and consumers of art have in order to facilitate the relationship between the arts and citizenship? How can artistic activities contribute to the eradication of various 'ism's?

A substantial accompanying website features video clips of arts-in-action, videotaped interviews with scholars and practitioners in a variety of global sites, a blog, and supplementary resources about existing and emerging initiatives. Thoroughly researched and engagingly written, Artistic Citizenship is an essential text for artists, scholars, policy makers, educators, and students.

About the authors

David Elliott, a lifelong resident of Toronto and a graduate of both York University and the University of Toronto, has worked for a decade as an addiction counsellor. In retirement he splits his time between creative writing and volunteering as spiritual director at Punanai House. Find out more at davidelliottwriter.com.

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