Artistic Dynamos: An Ethnography on Music in Central African Kingdoms
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:23rd Mar '21
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- Paperback£39.99(9780367685362)
Artistic Dynamos: An Ethnography on Music in Central African Kingdoms uses stories and research from Ngiembɔɔn communities of Central and West Cameroon as touchstones for proposing new approaches to arts scholarship and community development. Building on the results of ethnographic research, artistic action is viewed through the lens of communication. This view brings a picture of increased cultural energy in the enactment of artistic genres—those with melodic, rhythmic, poetic, dramatic, visual, and performative features. Schrag’s treatise will change how scholars across disciplines understand and engage with the arts. This volume offers methods for improved scholarship, resulting in communities living better lives. The author’s website contains the video and audio recordings discussed in the book, plus full color versions of many photos and diagrams.
www.ArtisticDynamos.com
"Through close ethnographic work, Brian Schrag creates a malleable dynamos model of the intertwined arts in Bamiléké communities where artists innovate and nurture community vitality in vibrant, subtle ways. As a result, Central and West African expressive performance and the humanities study is richer." Ruth Stone - Indiana University, Professor Emerita, Ethnomusicology
ISBN: 9780367415167
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 489g
222 pages