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Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death: Studies in Musical Iconology
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death: Studies in Musical Iconology
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Kathi Meyer-Baer
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| Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:406 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Theory of music and musicology
Philosophy - aesthetics |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691621111
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| Classifications | Dewey:781 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
8 March 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The roots and evolution of two concepts usually thought to be Western in origin-musica mundana (the music of the spheres) and musica humana (music's relation to the human soul)-are explored. Beginning with a study of the early creeds of the Near East, Professor Meyer-Baer then traces their development in the works of Plato and the Gnostics, and in
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