Essentials of Musical Aesthetics

Author: (German) H. Riemann / Miao Tianrui / Feng Changchun
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The characteristics of this book can be summarized in three aspects as follows.
1. Harmonizing the relationship between absolute music and program music. The aesthetic views on music presented in this book are primarily based on the aesthetic thoughts expressed by classical and romantic composers in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries through their musical works.
2. Emphasizing the application of psychology. Empiricism philosophy represented by French philosopher Comte and British philosopher Spencer in the 19th century, as well as experimental psychology-aesthetics represented by German psychologist and physicist Fechner, all had a significant impact on music research at the time.
3. Integrating music appreciation. How to appreciate music became an academic issue in the 19th century.