Titre
Chinese Musical Instruments
Auteur
Thrasher, Alan R.
Langue
Anglais
ISBN
9780195907773
Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Prix
€ 9,70(Excl. toute livraison)
Détails
Hardcover / 98 pp / 2001 / 264 gram / brievenbus / in zeer keurige conditie, richting zo goed als nieuw
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For the culturally curious adult seeking a deeper understanding of China's philosophical and spiritual essence, Alan R. Thrasher's "Chinese Musical Instruments" offers a surprisingly profound gateway. This book is far more than a catalog of objects; it is an insightful exploration of how sound, craftsmanship, and cultural expression are woven into the very fabric of Chinese cosmology and the quest for harmony.
Thrasher, a respected ethnomusicologist, meticulously traces the history, design, and symbolic significance of instruments like the guqin (associated with scholars and self-cultivation), the pipa, and the erhu. He reveals how their construction and music reflect core principles of Daoism and Confucianism—the pursuit of balance between yin and yang, the connection between humanity and nature, and the role of art in moral development.
Ideal for readers interested in world music, ethnomusicology, and the philosophy of art, this work provides a unique lens through which to appreciate Chinese thought and aesthetic principles. It’s perfect for those who believe that artistic traditions hold keys to a culture's soul and offer pathways to contemplative living and cross-cultural understanding.
A captivating read for anyone who wants to move beyond the surface and discover how the pursuit of beauty and order in sound can illuminate a broader search for meaning and inner peace. This book turns listening into a meditative, intellectual practice.
Thrasher, a respected ethnomusicologist, meticulously traces the history, design, and symbolic significance of instruments like the guqin (associated with scholars and self-cultivation), the pipa, and the erhu. He reveals how their construction and music reflect core principles of Daoism and Confucianism—the pursuit of balance between yin and yang, the connection between humanity and nature, and the role of art in moral development.
Ideal for readers interested in world music, ethnomusicology, and the philosophy of art, this work provides a unique lens through which to appreciate Chinese thought and aesthetic principles. It’s perfect for those who believe that artistic traditions hold keys to a culture's soul and offer pathways to contemplative living and cross-cultural understanding.
A captivating read for anyone who wants to move beyond the surface and discover how the pursuit of beauty and order in sound can illuminate a broader search for meaning and inner peace. This book turns listening into a meditative, intellectual practice.
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