Musical Instruments: Highlights of The Metropolitan Museum of

Musical Instruments: Highlights of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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 musicalÂ and visual artâ€”marvels 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 worksâ€”paintings, textiles, statues, and pottery that depict instruments and music makingâ€”complement and further illuminate the narrative which provides a lively and insightful appreciation of musical instruments that will appeal to art and music lovers everywhere.
Country USA
Brand Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Manufacturer Metropolitan Museum of Art
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 166 color illus.
ReleaseDate 2015-11-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588395627

Country	USA
Brand	Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Manufacturer	Metropolitan Museum of Art
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	166 color illus.
ReleaseDate	2015-11-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781588395627

Musical Instruments: Highlights of The Metropolitan Museum of Art