Introduction to the History of Musical Aesthetics

Author: Darrow
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book provides concise yet incisive analyses and interpretations of some important concepts and issues in the history of Western music aesthetics (especially from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century). The author begins with the musical concepts left behind in history but incorporates a clear contemporary perspective and personal insights during the process, intertwining historical narrative with commentary. The concepts and issues discussed not only represent key categories in the development of modern Western music aesthetics but also remain as explicit or implicit reference frameworks in current musical artistic practice and theoretical discussions. Therefore, this book not only holds significant reference value for further understanding the historical evolution of Western music aesthetics but also helps interested readers delve deeper into fundamental questions in music aesthetics and music philosophy.