Cultural Appropriation and the Arts (New Directions in Aesthetics)

Now, for the first time, a philosopher undertakes a systematic investigation of the moral and aesthetic issues to which cultural appropriation gives rise. * Cultural appropriation is a pervasive feature of the contemporary world (the Parthenon Marbles remain in London; white musicians from Bix Beiderbeck to Eric Clapton have appropriated musical styles from African-American culture) * Young offers the first systematic philosophical investigation of the moral and aesthetic issues to which cultural appropriation gives rise * Tackles head on the thorny issues arising from the clash and integration of cultures and their artifacts * Questions considered include: “Can cultural appropriation result in the production of aesthetically successful works of art?” and “Is cultural appropriation in the arts morally objectionable?” * Part of the highly regarded New Directions in Aesthetics series Content: Chapter 1 What is Cultural Appropriation? (pages 1–31): Chapter 2 The Aesthetics of Cultural Appropriation (pages 32–62): Chapter 3 Cultural Appropriation as Theft (pages 63–105): Chapter 4 Cultural Appropriation as Assault (pages 106–128): Chapter 5 Profound Offence and Cultural Appropriation (pages 129–151): Cultural Appropriation Is A Pervasive Feature Of The Contemporary World. The Parthenon Marbles Remain In London. Works Of Art From Indigenous Cultures Are Held By Many Metropolitan Museums. White Musicians From Bix Beiderbecke To Eric Clapton Have Appropriated Musical Styles From African-american Culture. From North America To Australasia, Artists Have Appropriated Motifs And Stories From Aboriginal Cultures. Novelists And Filmmakers From One Culture Have Taken As Their Subject Matter The Lives And Practices Of Members Of Other Cultures. The Practice Of Cultural Appropriation Has Given Rise To Important Ethical And Aesthetic Questions. Can Cultural Appropriation Result In The Production Of Aesthetically Successful Works Of Art? Is Cultural Appropriation In The Arts Morally Objectionable? These Questions Have Been Widely Debated By Anthropologists, Lawyers, Art Historians, Advocates Of The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples, Literary Critics, Museum Curators, And Others. At Root, However, These Questions Are Philosophical. Now, For The First Time, A Philosopher Undertakes A Systematic Investigation Of The Moral And Aesthetic Issues To Which Cultural Appropriation Gives Rise.--book Jacket. What Is Cultural Appropriation? -- The Aesthetics Of Cultural Appropriation -- Cultural Appropriation As Theft -- Cultural Appropriation As Assault -- Profound Offence And Cultural Appropriation -- Conclusion: Responding To Cultural Appropriation. James O. Young. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 159-165) And Index. « Now, for the first time, a philosopher undertakes a systematic investigation of the moral and aesthetic issues to which cultural appropriation gives rise. Cultural appropriation is a pervasive feature of the contemporary world (the Parthenon Marbles remain in London; white musicians from Bix Beiderbeck to Eric Clapton have appropriated musical styles from African-American culture) Young offers the first systematic philosophical investigation of the moral and aesthetic issues to which cultural appropriation gives rise Tackles head on the thorny issues arising from the clash and integration of cultures and their artifacts Questions considered include: "Can cultural appropriation result in the production of aesthetically successful works of art?" and "Is cultural appropriation in the arts morally objectionable?" Part of the highly regarded New Directions in Aesthetics series. »-- Résumé de l'éditeur Young offers a systematic philosophical investigation of the moral and aesthetic issues to which cultural appropriation gives rise. Questions considered include: 'Can culture appropriation result in the production of aesthetically successful works of art?' and 'Is cultural appropriation in the arts morally objectionable?'