Preliminary Catalogue of the Crosby-Brown Collection of Musical Instruments of All Nations
Preliminary Catalogue of the Crosby-Brown Collection of Musical Instruments of All Nations

Author: Metropolitan Museum Of Art (New York

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2014-03

Total Pages: 938

ISBN-13: 9781293915813

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Preliminary Catalogue Of The Crosby-Brown Collection Of Musical Instruments Of All Nations: Prepared Under The Direction, And Issued With The Authorization, Of The Donor Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Crosby Brown Collection, Mary Elizabeth Brown Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1901 Music; Musical Instruments; General; Music / Musical Instruments / General; Musical instruments

Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments

Author: J. Kenneth Moore

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1588395626

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This insightful appreciation of musical instruments features more than one hundred extraordinary pieces from the Metropolitan Museum’s collection. Whether created to entertain a royal court, provide personal solace, or aid in rites and rituals, these instruments fully demonstrate music’s universal resonance and the ingenuity various cultures have deployed for musical expression. The results are astoundingly diverse: from Bronze Age cymbals and sistra to violins made by Stradivari, monumental slit drums from Oceania, and iconic twentieth-century American guitars. Stunning new photographs and a lively text reveal these objects to be works of both musical and visual art, as well as marvels of technology and masterpieces of design. Depictions of instruments and music making—paintings, statues, and pottery—further illuminate the narrative, providing a vivid counterpoint to these remarkable objects.

American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Musical Instruments in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0870993798

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Describes the museum's collection of antique instruments, traces the history of technological developments in their manufacture, and looks at music's changing role in American society.