Track Listing Interlude: 4 Better and 4 Worse Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Interlude: If I Were President Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Interlude: Quinton's Here Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter TenChapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Interlude: The Pipe Chapter Fifteen Acknowledgements Works Cited
Exploring the ancient science of harmonics, this book delves into its significance as a crucial branch of Greek musical theory. It uncovers the historical context and philosophical implications of harmonics, revealing how it shaped the understanding of music in ancient times. Through detailed analysis, the work highlights the interplay between mathematics and music, offering insights into the foundational principles that influenced later musical developments.
Focusing on Ptolemy's innovative scientific procedures from the second century AD, this book delves into his exploration of musical melody and its connection to astronomy. It highlights Ptolemy's detailed methodology, blending theory with observation, and provides clear instructions for experimental design. By analyzing his theoretical framework and investigative strategies, the work serves as a foundational resource for historians of science, encouraging further research into ancient scientific methods.
The miniaturist Peter Altenberg (1859-1919) is a seminal but often neglected figure in the culture of turn-of-the-century Vienna and in twentieth-century Modernism. Altenberg has suffered neglect both because he failed to work in so-called 'major' genres and on account of his addiction to drugs, alcohol, and young girls, yet his marginal status belies his wide impact across a broad spectrum of the arts. Barker's book, the first to attempt a comprehensive survey of Altenberg's life and work, draws heavily on the array of unpublished manuscripts in the United States and Europe, many of them in private collections, and on other long-forgotten archival material.