Chinese Art History -- Music Volume

Author: Shi Zhongwen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The study of Chinese music history has achieved unprecedented accomplishments in the new era. It can be said that new academic achievements continue to emerge in almost all research fields, even surpassing the contributions of predecessors. At the same time, the academic team engaged in the research and teaching of Chinese music history, spanning all age groups, has made significant contributions and innovations, passing on the torch and taking turns to carry the torch, continuously growing—this is a welcome development! The important and outstanding presented before us is a work on the chronological history of Chinese music, published by Hebei People's Publishing House as part of the History of Chinese Art. Its historical narrative spans from 9,000 years ago to the first half of the 20th century, thereby forming a complete set of research achievements on the chronological history of Chinese music. The publication of this series of music history books marks the first time that the field of Chinese music history has achieved large-scale, comprehensive academic effects. This book is divided into 10 parts: the music history of the Primitive, Three Dynasties, Pre-Qin, Qin and Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Liao, Jin, Xia, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and the Republic of China periods. It spans from 9,000 years ago to the first half of the 20th century, presenting all music art works, figures, thoughts, and schools of historical significance and value, comprehensively showcasing the development history of Chinese music. Appendix: On Music and Dance by Ancient Scholars.