Junod, Phillipe

Counterpoints

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ISBN 13:
9781780238111
author:
Junod, Phillipe
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Reaktion Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
21.84 x 14.48 x 2.54 centimetres
Genre:
Music, General, Arts & Photography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£53.68

Description

Counterpoints: Dialogues between Music and the Visual Arts by Philippe Junod explores the artistic evolution from ancient times to the present day, focusing on the relationship between music and painting, sculpture, and architecture. The book examines how different art movements throughout history have embraced or rejected creative combinations, drawing on theoretical and practical examples. From the Renaissance to modernism, various styles have sought to claim the purity of each mode of expression, while others, such as romanticism and surrealism, have called for a fusion of the arts. This unique cultural history provides a critical understanding of multimedia art, offering insights into its development and significance over time.

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