Publisher's Synopsis
The Aesthetics of Musical Art, Book 1: Or The Beautiful In Music is a book written by Ferdinand Hand in 1880. The book explores the concept of beauty in music and delves into the various elements that contribute to the aesthetic experience of music. Hand discusses the different ways in which music can be beautiful, such as through melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. He also examines the emotional and psychological effects that music can have on listeners, and how these effects are related to the concept of beauty. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes numerous examples of music from different eras and genres. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of music and the aesthetics of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.