A COMPANION TO ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN MUSIC A comprehensive guide
to music in Classical Antiquity and beyond Drawing on the latest
research on the topic, A Companion to Ancient Greek and Roman Music
provides a detailed overview of the most important issues raised by
the study of ancient Greek and Roman music. An international panel
of contributors, including leading experts as well as emerging
voices in the field, examine the ancient 'Art of the Muses' from a
wide range of methodological, theoretical, and practical
perspectives. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this
book explores the pervasive presence of the performing arts in
ancient Greek and Roman culture--ranging from musical mythology to
music theory and education, as well as archaeology and the
practicalities of performances in private and public contexts. But
this Companion also explores the broader roles played by music in
the Graeco-Roman world, examining philosophical, psychological,
medical and political uses of music in antiquity, and aspects of
its cultural heritage in Mediaeval and Modern times. This book
debunks common myths about Greek and Roman music, casting light on
yet unanswered questions thanks to newly discovered evidence. Each
chapter includes a discussion of the tools or methodologies that
are most appropriate to address different topics, as well as
detailed case studies illustrating their effectiveness. This book
Offers new research insights that will contribute to the future
developments of the field, outlining new interdisciplinary
approaches to investigate the importance of performing arts in the
ancient world and its reception in modern culture Traces the
history and development of ancient Greek and Roman music, including
their Near Eastern roots, following a thematic approach Showcases
contributions from a wide range of disciplines and international
scholarly traditions Examines the political, social and cultural
implications of music in antiquity, including ethnicity, regional
identity, gender and ideology Presents original diagrams and
transcriptions of ancient scales, rhythms, and extant scores that
facilitate access to these vital aspects of ancient music for
scholars as well as practicing musicians Written for a broad range
of readers including classicists, musicologists, art historians,
and philosophers, A Companion to Ancient Greek and Roman Music
provides a rich, informative and thought-provoking picture of
ancient music in Classical Antiquity and beyond.
General
Imprint: |
John Wiley & Sons
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2020 |
First published: |
2020 |
Authors: |
T Lynch
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Dimensions: |
262 x 186 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
544 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-119-27547-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-119-27547-4 |
Barcode: |
9781119275473 |
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