The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.57 (981 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0803213867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Let's Get Ready to Rumble Amazon Customer Scott, David. The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing. Hardcover: 204 pages.University of Nebraska Press, (2009) ISBN 978-0-8032-13867 Includesfigures, photos, bibliographic references, notes and index.Reviewed by Dick StullLet's Get Ready to Rumble!If you thought that boxing was just a couple of guys slugging it out in thering, think again. Dublin's Trinity College Professor of French (textual andvisual studies), expert on semiotics (the study o
Scott comprehensively addresses the rich dialogue between boxing and the arts, suggesting that boxing not only possesses intrinsic aesthetic qualities but also has inspired painters, graphic designers, surrealist poets, and modern writers to identify, expand, and respond to the aesthetic properties of the sport. What separates the chaos of fighting from the coherent ritual of boxing? According to author David Scott, it is a collection of aesthetic constructions, including the shape of the ring, the predictable rhythm of timed rounds, the uniformity of the boxers’ glamorous attire, and the stylization of the combatants’ posture and punches. In The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing, Scott explores the ways
“In The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing, David Scott addresses the daunting task of establishing a groundwork for the aesthetics of boxing—and succeeds with consummate authority. In Scott’s incisive blend of art history, sociology, and sports writing, he makes a daring and original statement about fighters and the artists who enshrined them.”—Robert Anasi, author of The Gloves