Ausoni, Alberto

Music in Art (Guide to Imagery)

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ISBN 13:: 9780892369652
author:: Ausoni, Alberto
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Getty Publications
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13.5 x 2.5 cm
Condition:: New
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This full-color volume provides an overview of music and its depiction in Western art throughout the centuries. It features sections devoted to individual instruments and general concepts, such as musical symbols and allegories.

The book accompanies works by artists including Anthony van Dyck, Hieronymus Bosch, Gustav Klimt, Francisco Goya, Marc Chagall, Man Ray, and many more, offering a fascinating narrative that combines music, history, and art-historical context.

A handy guide for anyone seeking a comprehensive introduction to the topic, this book is accompanied by an appendix containing lists of subjects and artists, as well as a glossary.

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