Author Description
'unworking Choreography' Considers How Philosophy Traditionally Understands Dance As Space Rather Than Art In Order To Postulate A New Theory Of Unworking That Is Grounded In Both Historical And Contemporary Dance. Frédéric Pouillaude; Translated By Anna Pakes. Translated From The French. Previously Issued In Print: 2017. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the ontological status of dance by challenging the traditional philosophical view that reduces choreography to mere spatial movement rather than an autonomous art form. Author Frédéric Pouillaude, a scholar of aesthetics, utilizes a rigorous philosophical framework to propose a theory of 'unworking' (désoeuvrement). By analyzing the tension between the ephemeral nature of performance and the permanence of the work, he argues for a re-evaluation of how dance is conceptualized within Western thought.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A critical analysis of the historical philosophical treatment of dance as space.
- The development of the 'unworking' framework applied to choreographic practice.
- Comparative studies of both classical and contemporary dance forms.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a practical guide for choreographic composition or dance technique.
- It does not offer an exhaustive historical survey of all dance movements, focusing instead on theoretical implications.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars in the field of dance studies and aesthetics frequently note the high level of academic density and philosophical rigor present in this translation. It is widely regarded as a significant contribution to the ontology of performance art for advanced researchers and theorists.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190649968
ISBN-13:
9780190649968
Non-Fiction
Philosophy
Dance Theory
Dance
Aesthetics