Cox, Christoph

Sonic Flux: Sound, Art, and Metaphysics

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ISBN 13:: 9780226543178
author:: Cox, Christoph
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.44 kg
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism
Condition:: New
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Sonic Flux: Sound, Art, and Metaphysics by Christoph Cox explores the intersection of sound, art, and philosophy. From the early days of recorded music to contemporary field recording and sound installation, artists have sought to redefine the boundaries of music. Cox argues that these developments are not only aesthetically significant but also philosophically profound, revealing sound as a continuous material flow that precedes human expression. Through a close analysis of key works by philosophers and sonic artists, including John Cage, Maryanne Amacher, Max Neuhaus, and Christian Marclay, Cox develops a materialist metaphysics that challenges prevailing positions in cultural theory. This book proposes a realist and materialist aesthetics capable of accounting for not only sonic art but artistic production in general. By examining the sonic flux, Cox sheds new light on the nature of sound and its relationship to human expression. This thought-provoking work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of art, philosophy, and sound.

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