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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publication date
November 13, 2015
Pages
191
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781588395627
ISBN-10
1588395626
Dimensions
0.75 by 8.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight
1.80 lbs.
Original list price
$25.00
Other format details
university press
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Summaries and Reviews
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Featuring more than 100 extraordinary pieces from around the world and spanning thousands of years, this book displays the astounding diversity of musical instruments. Highlights include Bronze Age cymbals, the earliest known piano, violins made by Stradivari, slit drums from Oceania, and iconic 20th-century American guitars. Stunning new photographs reveal these objects to be works of musical and visual artâmarvels of technology and masterpieces of design. Each object is explored in fascinating text describing its historical use; its sound or the technological developments that gave rise to the form of music played upon it; details about its notable makers, owners, or players; or its construction and decoration. Related worksâpaintings, textiles, statues, and pottery that depict instruments and music makingâcomplement and further illuminate the narrative which provides a lively and insightful appreciation of musical instruments that will appeal to art and music lovers everywhere.
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from Metropolitan Museum of Art (November 13, 2015)
9781588395627 | details & prices | 191 pages | 8.25 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.80 lbs | List price $25.00
About: Featuring more than 100 extraordinary pieces from around the world and spanning thousands of years, this book displays the astounding diversity of musical instruments.
About: Featuring more than 100 extraordinary pieces from around the world and spanning thousands of years, this book displays the astounding diversity of musical instruments.
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