The Artist and Academia

The Artist and Academia explores the relationship between artistic and academic ways of knowing, presenting a more complex picture of the two. It brings together leading artists and scholars to offer a variety of perspectives on the artist and academia, including discussions on knowledge and creativity, personal artistic statements, and case studies from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Artist and Academia delves into the intricate interplay between artistic and academic modes of understanding, a relationship that has traditionally been portrayed as dichotomous. Throughout history, artistic knowledge has often been esteemed as passionate and intuitive, while academic research has been characterized as systematic and rigorous. However, recent scholarship reveals a more nuanced perspective. Artistic knowledge necessitates exceptional skill and rigorous discipline, while academic research demands creativity and innovative thinking. This edited collection brings together renowned artists and scholars, as well as artist-scholars, to present a diverse range of philosophical, educational, experiential, reflexive, and imaginative perspectives on the artist and academia. The contributions encompass in-depth scholarly discussions on the nature of knowledge and creativity, as well as personal artistic statements from musicians, dancers, actors, and writers. Furthermore, the book explores the transformative spaces created by the convergence of artistic and academic traditions, both mediating and subverting established norms. While the book addresses global themes through the writings of global authors, its central case study revolves around an educational experiment known as the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick in Ireland. Established in 1994, this initiative aimed to redefine the role of the artist within the realm of contemporary higher education. The material is organized into three parts. Part One and Part Two explore the artist as a mediator, educator, and subversive within academia, drawing upon close-to-practice research. Part Three concludes the volume with a series of case studies from the Irish World Academy, providing a practical application of the theoretical insights discussed throughout. Through this unique collection of pieces, artistic and academic knowledge converge to foster the development of more inclusive and imaginative pedagogical values.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 157 x 231 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367712105