A Popular History Of The Art Of Music: From The Earliest Times Until The Present (1891)

""A Popular History of the Art of Music: From the Earliest Times Until the Present"" is a comprehensive book written by William Smythe Babcock Mathews in 1891. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history of music from its earliest origins up to the present day. Mathews covers a wide range of topics, including the development of musical instruments, the evolution of musical notation, and the rise of different musical genres and styles.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in the history of music. Mathews begins with an examination of ancient music and the role it played in various cultures around the world. He then moves on to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Baroque period, exploring the contributions of famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.In addition to discussing the major figures and movements in music history, Mathews also delves into the social and cultural contexts in which music was created and performed. He examines the role of music in religious ceremonies, courtly life, and popular entertainment, and he explores the ways in which music has been used to express political and social messages throughout history.Overall, ""A Popular History of the Art of Music"" is a comprehensive and engaging book that offers readers a thorough understanding of the evolution of music over time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music or the arts in general.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.