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Description of  Sound Art: Concepts and Practices

Sound Art offers the first comprehensive introduction to sound art written for undergraduate students. Bridging and blending aspects of the visual and sonic arts, modern sound art first emerged in the early twentieth century, and has grown into a thriving and varied field. In fourteen thematic chapters, this book enables students to clearly grasp both the concepts behind this unique area of art, and its history and practice. Each chapter begins with an exploration of key ideas and theories, followed by in-depth discussion of selected relevant works, both classic and current. Read more