ISBN: 9781330871072 - the beautiful in music (classic reprint): a contribution to the revisal of musical aesthetics: a contribution to the revisal of musical aesthetics (classic reprint) (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart of musical aesthetics, challenging the long-held belief that music's primary purpose is to represent and evoke emotions. Through meticulous analysis, the author argues that music's true power lies in its ability to express ideas of motion, intensity, and complexity through the artful arrangement of sounds. By exploring the historical and philosophical underpinnings of musical aesthetics, the author exposes the limitations of relying on subjective emotional responses to understand music's beauty. Instead, this book advocates for a more objective approach, focusing on the inherent qualities of musical compositions themselves. This exploration of music's essence reveals a depth and complexity that transcends the mere evocation of feelings. The author demonstrates how music can express abstract concepts like grace, elegance, and vigor through its unique language of sound. Ultimately, this book invites us to experience music in a new light, appreciating its intricate structures and inherent beauty without seeking to impose extraneous meanings or emotional narratives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 178 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.41 inches. This item is printed on demand.