Performing and Visual Arts Writing and Reviewing - Softcover

McCoy, W. U.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0819187747 ISBN 13: 9780819187741

Publisher: University Press of America, 1992

Synopsis

Performing and Visual Arts Writing and Reviewing is based on the belief that an arts writer and reviewer has three needs: background knowledge of the art he is writing about; skill in the craft of arts writing and reviewing; and the ability to see, to grasp the significant and pertinent detail of an art. ; Topics discussed include:^R the nature of the arts writer/reviewer's work, the details of reviewing and coverage, the opportunities available, and the responsibilities of anyone in the role of reviewer, writing techniques, ways in which the writer can see the detail and meaning in each art he reviews, and background in the arts, with some suggestions on reference works and their use and the process of acquiring background.

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Review

W. U. McCoy is the finest critic and reviewer I have ever read or heard about....Indeed, he may be the only author around who could have defined the techniques of reviewing and reviewer ethics so perfectly and made them teachable.--Al Dewlen, Novelist "Pioneer "

It is a fascinating book that doesn't look down its nose at those of us who never quite went that deep or, honestly, can't read a note or write a poem. Even if one never writes a review McCoy will give you an understandable and fascinating course in art appreciation.--Al Dewlen, Novelist "Ben Blackstock in the Oklahoma Publisher "

...should be read by every serious student of journalism, whether or not that student is considering this particular specialization. It should also be read by every serious student of writing because of its emphasis on structure and use of detail.--Pioneer

Synopsis

"Performing and Visual Arts Writing and Reviewing" is based on the belief that arts writers and reviewers have three needs - background knowledge of the art they are writing about; skill in the craft of arts writing reviewing; and the ability to see, to grasp the significant and pertinent detail of an art. The major part of the book is devoted to ways in which the writer can see the detail and meaning in each art he reviews.

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0819187747
• ISBN 13: 9780819187741
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 182