Oxford University Press - The Oxford Handbook of Sound Art

Explore the evolving landscape of sound art with The Oxford Handbook of Sound Art from Oxford University Press. For years, sound art has occupied a unique space between music, fine art, and performance, often resisting a single definition. This comprehensive handbook addresses that complexity by surveying the practices, politics, and emerging frameworks of thought that define this field today. This volume moves beyond seeing sound art as merely a space between other disciplines. Instead, it examines the contemporary frameworks that turn this previously amorphous area into a structured subject of study. Artists and thinkers contribute to this collection, looking at how sound is used within modern arts practice. With a focus on global perspectives, the handbook provides a wide-ranging view of how sound functions in the world. Whether you are a student, researcher, or practitioner, this text offers a deep look into the movements of thought and practice that have shaped sound art since the twentieth century. It is an essential resource for understanding the current state of sound in the contemporary arts.