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Author: Daniel Harrison Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 019060753X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 209
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This book is about how music "in a key" is composed. Further, it is about how such music was composed when it was no longer compulsory to do so, starting a few years before the First World War. In an eclectic journey through the history of compositional technique, Daniel Harrison contends that the tonal system did not simply die out with the dawn of twentieth century, but continued to supplement newer techniques as a compelling means of musical organization, even into current times. Well-known art music composers such as Bartok, Hindemith, Prokofiev, and Messiaen are represented alongside composers whose work moves outside the standard boundaries of art music: Leonard Bernstein, Murice Duruflé, Frank Martin, Xiaoyong Chen. Along the way, the book attends to military bugle calls, a trailer before a movie feature, a recomposition of a famous piece by Arnold Schoenberg, and the music of Neil Diamond, David Shire, and Brian Wilson. A celebration of the awesome variety of musical expressions encompassed in what is called tonal music, Pieces of Tradition is a book for composers seeking ideas and effects, music theorists interested in its innovations, and all those who practice the analysis of composition in all its modern and traditional variations.
Author: Daniel Harrison Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 019024447X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 209
Book Description
This book is about how music "in a key" is composed. Further, it is about how such music was composed when it was no longer compulsory to do so, starting a few years before the First World War. In an eclectic journey through the history of compositional technique, Daniel Harrison contends that the tonal system did not simply die out with the dawn of twentieth century, but continued to supplement newer techniques as a compelling means of musical organization, even into current times. Well-known art music composers such as Bartok, Hindemith, Prokofiev, and Messiaen are represented alongside composers whose work moves outside the standard boundaries of art music: Leonard Bernstein, Murice Duruflé, Frank Martin, Xiaoyong Chen. Along the way, the book attends to military bugle calls, a trailer before a movie feature, a recomposition of a famous piece by Arnold Schoenberg, and the music of Neil Diamond, David Shire, and Brian Wilson. A celebration of the awesome variety of musical expressions encompassed in what is called tonal music, Pieces of Tradition is a book for composers seeking ideas and effects, music theorists interested in its innovations, and all those who practice the analysis of composition in all its modern and traditional variations.
Author: James Tweedie Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0190873876 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 305
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Moving Pictures, Still Lives revisits the cinematic and intellectual atmosphere of the late twentieth century. Against the backdrop of the historical fever of the 1980s and 1990s-the rise of the heritage industry, a global museum-building boom, and a cinematic fascination with costume dramas and literary adaptations-it explores the work of artists and philosophers who complicated the usual association between tradition and the past or modernity and the future. Author James Tweedie retraces the "archaeomodern turn" in films and theory that framed the past as a repository of abandoned but potentially transformative experiments. He examines late twentieth-century filmmakers who were inspired by old media, especially painting, and often viewed those art forms as portals to the modern past. In detailed discussions of Alain Cavalier, Terence Davies, Jean-Luc Godard, Peter Greenaway, Derek Jarman, Agnès Varda, and other key directors, the book concentrates on films that fill the screen with a succession of tableaux vivants, still lifes, illuminated manuscripts, and landscapes. It also considers three key figures-Walter Benjamin, Gilles Deleuze, and Serge Daney-who grappled with the late twentieth century's characteristic concerns, including history, memory, and belatedness. It reframes their theoretical work on film as a mourning play for past revolutions and a means of reviving the possibilities of the modern age (and its paradigmatic medium, cinema) during periods of political and cultural retrenchment. Looking at cinema and the century in the rear-view mirror, the book highlights the unrealized potential visible in the history of film, as well as the cinematic phantoms that remain in the digital age.
Author: David H. Evans Publisher: LSU Press ISBN: 0807149284 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 363
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In William Faulkner, William James, and the American Pragmatic Tradition, David H. Evans pairs the writings of America's most intellectually challenging modern novelist, William Faulkner, and the ideas of America's most revolutionary modern philosopher, William James. Though Faulkner was dubbed an idealist after World War II, Evans demonstrates that Faulkner's writing is deeply connected to the emergence of pragmatism as an intellectual doctrine and cultural force in the early twentieth century. Tracing pragmatism to its very roots, Evans examines the nineteenth-century confidence man of antebellum literature as the original practitioner of the pragmatic principle that a belief can give rise to its own objects. He casts this figure as the missing link between Faulkner and James, giving him new prominence in the prehistory of pragmatism. Moving on to Jamesian pragmatism, Evans contends that James's central innovation was his ability to define truth in narrative terms -- just as the confidence man did -- as something subjective and personal that continually shapes reality, rather than a set of static, unchanging facts. In subsequent chapters Evans offers detailed interpretations of three of Faulkner's most important novels, Absalom, Absalom!, Go Down, Moses, and The Hamlet, revealing that Faulkner, too, saw truth as fluid. By avoiding conclusion and finality, these three novels embody the pragmatic belief that life and the world are unstable and constantly evolving. Absalom, Absalom! stages a conflict of historical discourses that -- much like the pragmatic concept of truth -- can never be ultimately resolved. Evans shows us how Faulkner explores the conventional and arbitrary status of racial identity in Go Down, Moses, in a way that is strikingly similar to James's criticism of the concept of identity in general. Finally, Evans reads The Hamlet, a work that is often used to support the idea that Faulkner is opposed to modernity, as a depiction of a distinctly pragmatic and modern world. With its creative coupling of James's philosophy and Faulkner's art, Evans's lively, engaging book makes a bold contribution to Faulkner studies and studies of southern literature.
Author: Julie A. Turnock Publisher: Columbia University Press ISBN: 0231535279 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 383
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Julie A. Turnock tracks the use and evolution of special effects in 1970s filmmaking, a development as revolutionary to film as the form's transition to sound in the 1920s. Beginning with the classical studio era's early approaches to special effects, she follows the industry's slow build toward the significant advances of the late 1960s and early 1970s, which set the stage for the groundbreaking achievements of 1977. Turnock analyzes the far-reaching impact of the convincing, absorbing, and seemingly unlimited fantasy environments of that year's iconic films, dedicating a major section of her book to the unparalleled innovations of Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. She then traces these films' technological, cultural, and aesthetic influence into the 1980s in the deployment of optical special effects as well as the "not-too-realistic" and hyper-realistic techniques of traditional stop motion and Showscan. She concludes with a critique of special effects practices in the 2000s and their implications for the future of filmmaking and the production and experience of other visual media.
Author: Jonathan Pitches Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134332335 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 219
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The Russian tradition is a major area of theatre studies Uses a range of historical and archival material, including previously unpublished material from the Michael Chekov archives International market - UK, America. Potential interest in Russia and France
Author: Christopher B. Kaiser Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 9004474110 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 462
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This volume documents the role of creational theology in discussions of natural philosophy, medicine and technology from the Hellenistic period to the early twentieth century. Four principal themes are the comprehensibility of the world, the unity of heaven and earth, the relative autonomy of nature, and the ministry of healing. Successive chapters focus on Greco-Roman science, medieval Aristotelianism, early modern science, the heritage of Isaac Newton, and post-Newtonian mechanics. The volume will interest historians of science and historians of the idea of creation. It simultaneously details the persistence of tradition and the emergence of modernity and provides the historical background for later discussions of creation and evolution.
Author: Philip John Fisk Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht ISBN: 3647560243 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 442
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Philip J. Fisk offers a critical reappraisal of Jonathan Edwards's Freedom of Will, interpreting Edwards from within his own tradition, Reformed Orthodoxy (±1550-1750), avoiding the outdated paradigms of the conventional interpretation of Edwards and his tradition, a so-called deterministic, reconciliationist Calvinism, and demonstrating from primary sources, such as Harvard and Yale commencement theses and quaestiones, that Edwards departed ways with Reformed Orthodoxy's robust and highly nuanced view of freedom of will, contingency, and necessity.
Author: Barrett Williams Publisher: Barrett Williams ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 73
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Soak in the warmth of tradition and the satisfaction of crafting something truly timeless with "Twists of Tradition," the comprehensive guide to the art of spinning wool. Whether you are a curious novice or an enthusiast looking to deepen your understanding and refine your skills, this treasure trove of information offers a meticulous journey through the world of hand-spun yarn. Embark on an intimate exploration of spinning's rich tapestry in history, unraveling the culture and significance of this ancient practice that has woven itself into the very fabric of societies past and present. Navigate the diverse world of wool, discovering the unique properties and benefits that make this natural fiber a spinner's delight. Dive into the hands-on experience of fleece selection, preparation, drying, and storage, ensuring that every project you undertake is set up for success. Master the nuanced art of carding wool, comparing techniques and blending fibers to create the perfect base for your spinning project. Transform your curiosity into capability with a thorough introduction to the mechanics and maintenance of spinning wheels. Ready yourself for the rhythmic dance of treadling with insights into ergonomics, ensuring that your spinning is not only productive but also a joyous and comfortable endeavor. Develop finesse in the drafting methods that form the cornerstone of spinning, learning various techniques to create yarns of consistent thickness and strength. As you spin your first yarn, ply masterfully, adding strength and texture, and imbue your creations with personality through dyeing – both natural and synthetic, ensuring that each skein is as vibrant as your imagination. Advance into the realm of specialty yarns, exploring textured yarns and exotic blends as you push the boundaries of your craft. Connect with a community of like-minded artisans, find inspiration in spinning guilds, workshops, and online groups, and engage in a collective spirit that propels the craft into the future. Sustain and innovate the craft with a forward-thinking approach to spinning, as "Twists of Tradition" not only venerates age-old practices but also embraces modern advancements, ensuring that this cherished skill is preserved for generations to come. Conclude your journey with a rich resource guide, a compass directing you to the finest equipment suppliers, educational books, online resources, and a glossary of terms – a launching pad for your continued exploration into the satisfying spin of yarn-making. Unlock the doors to a world of creativity, tradition, and self-expression with "Twists of Tradition," your all-encompassing guide to spinning wool into the yarns of tomorrow.
Author: Sorin Costreie Publisher: Springer ISBN: 3319242148 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 459
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This volume discusses some crucial ideas of the founders of the analytic philosophy: Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein, or the ‘golden trio’. The book shows how these ‘old’ ideas are still present and influential in the current philosophical debates and to what extent these debates echo the original ideas. The collection aim is twofold: to better understand these fruitful ideas by placing them in the original setting, and to systematically examine these ideas in the context of the current debates animating philosophical discussions today. Divided into five sections, the book first sets the stage and offers a general introduction to the background influences, as well as delimitations of the initial foundational positions. This first section contains two papers dedicated to the discussion of realism and the status of science at that time, followed by two papers that tackle the epistemic status of logical laws. The next three sections constitute the core of the volume, each being dedicated to the most important figures in the early analytic tradition: Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein. The last section gathers several essays that discuss either the relation between two or more analytic thinkers, or various important concepts such as ‘predicativism’ and ‘arbitrary function’, or the principles of abstraction and non-contradiction.
Author: Daniel Harrison
Author: Daniel Harrison
Author: James Tweedie
Author: David H. Evans
Author: Charles E. Scott
Author: Julie A. Turnock
Author: Jonathan Pitches
Author: Christopher B. Kaiser
Author: Philip John Fisk
Author: Barrett Williams
Author: Sorin Costreie