Make Arts for a Better Life

Make Arts for a Better Life A Guide for Working With Communities

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Publisher's Synopsis

Make Arts for a Better Life: A Guide for Working with Communities provides a ground-breaking model for arts advocacy. Drawing upon methods and theories from disciplines such as ethnomusicology, anthropology, folklore, community development, and communication studies, the Guide presents an in-depth approach to researching artistic practices within communities and to developing arts-based projects that address locally-defined needs. Through clear methodology, case studies from around the world, and sample activities, the Guide helps move readers from arts research to project development to project evaluation. Woven into the discussions are critical reflections on the concept of a "better life" and ethical issues in arts advocacy. Accessible writing and visual cues ensure that readers can easily locate sections which may be particularly pertinent to their work, whether based on types of arts (music, drama, dance, oral verbal arts, visual arts) or professional positions (educators, scholars, project leaders). For additional resources, readers can access an accompanying website offering methodology "cheat sheets," sample research documents, and suggestions for educators, scholars, and project leaders.

Book information

ISBN: 9780190878283
Publisher: OUP USA
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 700.103
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 500g
Height: 156mm
Width: 234mm
Spine width: 22mm