Description
Yang Yuanzheng describes three eras in the development of theqin zither and its cultural environment. He carefully analyses theconstruction of the instruments and questions previous assumptionswith regard to age and origins. These insights, the cultural significanceof the qin zithers and the unique nature of the instruments in thetwo galleries make this volume essential reading for art historians and music archaeologists as well as lovers of this instrument with ist gentle sound, which can mostly be heard in classical Chinese music.
Book Information
ISBN 9783777434773
Author Yang Yuanzheng
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Hirmer Verlag
Publisher Hirmer Verlag
Weight(grams) 1700g