This collection of essays by musicologists and art historians explores the reciprocal influences between music and painting during the nineteenth century; a critical period of gestation when instrumental music was identified as the paradigmatic expressive art and theoretically aligned with painting in the formulation ut pictura musica (as with music; so with painting). Under musics influence; painting approached the threshold of abstraction; concurrently many composers cultivated pictorial effects in their music. Individual essays address such themes as visualization in music; the literary vs. pictorial basis of the symphonic poem; musical pictorialism in painting and lithography; and the influence of Wagner on the visual arts. In these and other ways; both composers and painters actively participated in interarts discourses in seeking to redefine the very identity and aims of their art. Also includes 17 musical examples.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like the sound of these piano solosBy A. BeardI like the sound of these piano solos. I consider myself an early advanced pianist. Some of these songs are extra challenging for me. They have up to 6 flats and some have 4 sharps. I do not like playing more that 3 sharps so it is something I need to work more on. Most songs are 5-6 pages so fairly long.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful melodies!By TaylorsI love this book. The arrangements are definitely for the intermediate student. The intertwining of hymns with Christmas carols is very nicely done. Some of the songs have 5 and 6 sharps which has been a bit of a challenge for me. Very pretty though!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Piano MusicBy CustomerThese are beautiful piano arrangements. I love how the arranger has combined Christmas music with familiar hymns. The arrangements are very creative and expressive. I am looking forward to playing them for offertory at Christmas.