Music : the definitive visual history
Title:
Music : the definitive visual history
Author:
Summers, David
ISBN:
9781409320791
Publication Information:
London [etc.] : DK, 2013
Physical Description:
400 p. : ill. ; 31 cm
General Note:
Includes index
Abstract:
The colourful history of music from prehistory to the present day Indulge in the story of Music; the definitive visual history of the most unifying art form. This visually stunning reference book charts and explains the entire history of music, from bone flutes to electronica and everything in between. Discover the evolution of music era by era, from baroque to rock and roll, with biographies that profile the lives and works of ground-breaking musicians from Mozart to Elvis to Johnny Cash. Inside you'll also find detailed profiles of instruments as well as listening suggestions for each musical style. Whether you're young or old, into hip-hop or opera, Music will hit the right note with you.
Subject Term:
Subject:
Music -- History and criticism |
Summary:
The colourful history of music from prehistory to the present day Indulge in the story of Music; the definitive visual history of the most unifying art form. This visually stunning reference book charts and explains the entire history of music, from bone flutes to electronica and everything in between. Discover the evolution of music era by era, from baroque to rock and roll, with biographies that profile the lives and works of ground-breaking musicians from Mozart to Elvis to Johnny Cash. Inside you'll also find detailed profiles of instruments as well as listening suggestions for each musical style. Whether you're young or old, into hip-hop or opera, Music will hit the right note with you.