Jean Sibelius has gradually emerged as one of the most striking and influential figures in twentieth-century music; yet his work is only just beginning to receive the critical attention that its importance deserves. This Companion provides an accessible and vivid account of Sibeliuss work in its historical and cultural context. Leading international scholars; from Finland; the United States and the UK; examine Sibeliuss music from a range of critical perspectives; including nationalism; eroticism and the exotic; music and landscape; reception and musical influence. There are also chapters on recording and interpretation that offer fascinating insights into the performance of Sibeliuss work. The book includes much material; drawing on scholarship; as well as providing a comprehensive introduction to Sibeliuss major musical achievements.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great read; but not for art beginners!By Richard G. Klug 2I really enjoyed Mr. Hopkins work; although I would caution that this book isnt for art beginners. I have some education in art history and thoroughly enjoyed the depth that Mr. Hopkins went into here; but unless you have some foundation in art you might become easily lost (Id like to read it a second time with a highlighter in hand!).1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Amazing research on the period of artBy Heart-wise SeekerAmazingly well researched book. I wanted to know more about this period of art. Much of it has been repugnant or boring to me; and I wanted to know about the experiences of the artists who produced the works. Cecilia8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. a good launching point into contemporary artBy Patrick ReganAfter Modern Art gives the reader an overview of post war modern art. I found the authors references to more in depth material useful especially since some of it; including Greenbergs essays; are available on the web. The author mostly considers artists from America and Europe; but toward the end there is some mention of Russian artists who the west became aware of after the fall of the Berlin Wall. I wish the author had included more in depth material on the ideas behind the art he presented but I guess this would have made the book too large. This is a book that will make you want to read some of the books and essays that were pivotal to the artists. Many people find modern/contemporary art difficult to phantom. I think this is because much modern and contemporary art is a reaction to what came before. For instance; without knowing the masculine aspect of the Action Painting period one might not get the reference to genitals in the upper part of Jasper Johns flag paintings. Also; with knowing that the bull was important to Picasso; one might not get why Andy Warhol used bull images in one of his wall paper type paintings. This book can help dispel that confusion as it neatly links each successive period in art to what came before.