Storr, Anthony
Music and the Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006861867
- author:
- Storr, Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Theory of music & musicology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Music and the Mind by Anthony Storr This thought-provoking book explores the profound impact music has on our minds and bodies. Dr. Storr, a psychiatrist with a deep understanding of creativity and the human psyche, delves into the ways in which music expresses emotion and evokes feelings in listeners. Through his investigation, Storr reveals how patterns in music provide structure and coherence to our emotions, helping us to reconnect our rational thought and feelings. He argues that music possesses a unique capacity to reunite the mind and body, restoring our sense of personal wholeness. This book offers a fascinating insight into the human psyche and the healing power of art. By exploring the psychology of creativity and the role of music in our lives, Storr sheds new light on why music is such a life-enhancing experience for so many people.