Challenging the many cultural critics who contend that the division between "high" and "low" art is an artificial one, Julian Johnson counters that music is more than just "a matter of taste." Classical music, he suggests, is distinguished by a self-conscious attention to its own materials and their formal patterning. Far from being irrelevant today, Johnson argues, classical music continues to offer rich and engaging insights into our experience of modern life. The paperback edition includes a new preface from the author, ...
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Challenging the many cultural critics who contend that the division between "high" and "low" art is an artificial one, Julian Johnson counters that music is more than just "a matter of taste." Classical music, he suggests, is distinguished by a self-conscious attention to its own materials and their formal patterning. Far from being irrelevant today, Johnson argues, classical music continues to offer rich and engaging insights into our experience of modern life. The paperback edition includes a new preface from the author, bringing his argument up to date.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 152 p. Audience: General/trade. VERY NICE COPY--VERY SLIGHT SHELF WARE--TEXT CLEAN AND TIGHT--GIFT--STILL HAS LOTS OF GREAT READS LEFT
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780195146813.
