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LoC No.: 29007617
Title: Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique" by Alfred J. Hipkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1921. The work explores a wide array of musical instruments from various cultures and times, focusing on their beauty and craftsmanship rather than merely their functional aspects. It aims to appreciate the artistic value of these tools that produce music, delving into their historical significance. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of musical instruments, emphasizing the lack of previous works that have dedicated themselves to showcasing the aesthetic appeal of these items. Hipkins discusses the evolution of musical instruments from ancient civilizations to more modern forms, highlighting particular examples like Queen Mary's Harp and the Clavicytherium. He touches on themes of decorative art and cultural significance, positing that music and its instruments are key reflections of human civilization and creativity. This introduction lays a strong foundation for appreciating both the history and artistry involved in the creation of these unique musical artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hipkins, Alfred J. (Alfred James), 1826-1903
Illustrator: Gibb, William
EBook No.: 58117
Published: Oct 17, 2018
Downloads: 393
Language: English
Subject: Musical instruments
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 29007617
Title: Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Linda Cantoni, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique" by Alfred J. Hipkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically published in 1921. The work explores a wide array of musical instruments from various cultures and times, focusing on their beauty and craftsmanship rather than merely their functional aspects. It aims to appreciate the artistic value of these tools that produce music, delving into their historical significance. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of musical instruments, emphasizing the lack of previous works that have dedicated themselves to showcasing the aesthetic appeal of these items. Hipkins discusses the evolution of musical instruments from ancient civilizations to more modern forms, highlighting particular examples like Queen Mary's Harp and the Clavicytherium. He touches on themes of decorative art and cultural significance, positing that music and its instruments are key reflections of human civilization and creativity. This introduction lays a strong foundation for appreciating both the history and artistry involved in the creation of these unique musical artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hipkins, Alfred J. (Alfred James), 1826-1903
Illustrator: Gibb, William
EBook No.: 58117
Published: Oct 17, 2018
Downloads: 393
Language: English
Subject: Musical instruments
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.