Arts Reviewing: A Practical Guide

Arts Reviewing: A Practical Guide is an accessible introduction to the world of arts criticism. Drawing on professional expertise and a range of cultural reviews from music, film, theatre, visual arts, television and books, Andy Plaice discusses different approaches to arts criticism, with tips on crafting great reviews.

Chapters explore:

• a brief history of arts criticism;

• researching and preparing for an assignment;

• legal and ethical boundaries when reviewing;

• finding your own writing s...