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Ancient Music in Antiquity and Beyond

Collected Essays (2009-2019)

Egert Pohlmann author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:10th Aug '20

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Since the Renaissance, scholars have attempted to reconstruct ancient Greek music mainly on the basis of literary testimonies. Since the late 19th c. evidence from inscriptions and papyri enriched the picture. This book explores the factors that guided such reconstructions, from Aristophanes’ comments on music to the influence of Roman music in late antiquity, thereby offering a crucial contribution to our understanding of ancient music’s legacy.

ISBN: 9783110664218

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 597g

324 pages