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Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death: Studies in Musical Iconology - Princeton Legacy Library Kathi Meyer-Baer
Music of the Spheres and the Dance of Death: Studies in Musical Iconology - Princeton Legacy Library
Kathi Meyer-Baer
The roots and evolution of two concepts usually thought to be Western in origin-musica mundana (the music of the spheres) and musica humana (music's relation to the human soul)-are explored. Beginning with a study of the early creeds of the Near East, Professor Meyer-Baer then traces their development in the works of Plato and the Gnostics, and in
406 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | April 19, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691647807 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 406 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 235 × 24 mm · 482 g |
| Language | English |