A Popular History Of The Art Of Music - William Smythe Babcock Mathews - Bog

""A Popular History Of The Art Of Music: From The Earliest Times Until The Present"" is a comprehensive book on the history of music written by William Smythe Babcock Mathews and first published in 1891. The book covers the evolution of music from its earliest origins to the contemporary era, providing a detailed account of the major musical styles, genres, and composers throughout history. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific period in the history of music. The first chapter explores the music of ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, while the subsequent chapters delve into the music of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque, the Classical, and the Romantic periods. Throughout the book, Mathews provides a wealth of information on the various musical forms and styles that emerged during each period, including sacred music, opera, symphonies, and chamber music. He also discusses the lives and works of some of the most influential composers in history, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner. Overall, ""A Popular History Of The Art Of Music"" is an engaging and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of music throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in music, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.