The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing

by David H.T. Scott

Book Overview

What separates the chaos of fighting from the coherent ritual of boxing? According to author David Scott, it is a collection of aesthetic constructions, including the shape of the ring, the predictable rhythm of timed rounds, the uniformity of the boxers' glamorous attire, and the stylization of the combatants' posture and punches. In The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing, Scott explores the ways in which these and other aesthetic elements of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803213867
• ISBN13: 9780803213869
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"