Heller, Wendy
La msica en el Barroco
- ISBN 13:
- 9788446044673
- author:
- Heller, Wendy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ediciones Akal
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 17 centimeters
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
La música en el Barroco explores the production and consumption of music during the 17th century and early 18th centuries. This book goes beyond a simple history of composers, styles, or genres to examine the role of patronage, education, rituals, theatre, and visual culture in shaping the musical landscape of the time. The author delves into how men and women experienced music in their daily lives, highlighting the different ways in which they perceived it as an expression of identity, politics, and nationality. By considering music within the context of art and literature, the book also explores the conflicts of politics and religion, as well as social class and gender. This study offers a nuanced understanding of music during the Baroque period, revealing its complex relationships with culture, society, and individual experience.