OUR TUNEFUL HERITAGE; American Musical Instruments from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Libin, Laurence

ISBN 10: 0842523251 / ISBN 13: 9780842523257

Published by Brigham Young University, Creative Works, Provo, UT, 1998

About this Item

Very Good in wrappers. Crease to rear panel.; 11.01 X 8.30 X 0.34 inches; 103 pages.

Seller Inventory # 79487

Bibliographic Details

• Title: OUR TUNEFUL HERITAGE; American Musical Instruments from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Publisher: Brigham Young University, Creative Works, Provo, UT
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0842523251
• ISBN 13: 9780842523257
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
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Synopsis

This catalog highlights over sixty American musical instruments, most drawn from the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each instrument, whether toy or masterpiece, offers us much more than just sound. Through their varied forms and functions, each embodies some meaningful aspect of American life: immigration, acculturation, nationalism and warfare, handicraft and industry, entertainment and worship, tradition and innovation.

These instruments have evolved to serve complex social purposes that continue to change over the years. Even when silent, their designs, materials, and decorations, reflect our multifaceted culture.