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Learn more about art and music, which are branches of the humanities concerned with audio and visual creative pursuits. Both are very broad categories that encompass a variety of formats. Art, for example, can include painting, sculpting, animation, architecture, ceramics, drawing, graffiti, photography, crafts, and textile weaving, as well as performing arts like dance and film. Music includes a diversity of genres such as jazz, rock and roll, classical, rhythm and blues, techno, country, hip-hop, Latin, and soul.
Art and music are universal features of all societies and are accessible both to those who earn their living as artists and musicians as well as amateurs. Art and music are important expressions of culture and fulfill a variety of purposes. For example, the capacity of art and music to reflect and influence human emotion makes them ideal vehicles for entertainment but also available for more serious pursuits, such as therapy. Musical and artistic expression can unify people through patriotic songs or artwork, or they can challenge the status quo by presenting a controversial perspective. Both music and art are important aspects of cultural and religious rituals, from the wedding march tune that ushers a bride down the aisle to the carved representations of gods.
Gale provides scholarly resources to advance the study of art and music, including databases, primary source archives, and eBooks.
Ideal for school, academic, and public libraries, Gale databases offer researchers access to credible, up-to-date content from covering art publications to music databases.
Gale Primary Sources contains archives and collections that provide researchers with firsthand content, including historical documents, archives, and works of art that can be used to examine and analyze the evolution of art and music over time.
Gale offers a variety of eBooks covering a wide range of art history topics, including architecture, music literature, American music, popular music, world music, and more. Users can add Gale eBooks to a customized collection and cross-search to pinpoint relevant publications. Workflow tools help users easily share, save, and download content.
A Listen to World Music, 1st Edition
Rourke Educational Media LLC | 2014 | ISBN-13: 9781621699798
Ethnomusicology is the study of world music. Learn about music from all over the globe, steeped in the history and traditions of the people who make it. From Latin America to the Celtic songs of Ireland. Filled with bright photos and informative text on this fascinating form of music, this title will allow students to identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
Art Scene: The Art of Animation, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682825785
Animation was once considered primarily children’s entertainment. Today, animation provides entertainment for children and adults. It also is featured in all sorts of instructional, scientific, and legal simulations. This book discusses what today’s artists are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their handiwork.
Art Scene: The Art of Anime and Manga, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682825808
Japan’s anime (animated films) and manga (illustrated books) have gained millions of loyal fans all over the world. The roots of these industries lie in the country’s long tradition of storytelling in pictures. This book discusses what today’s artists are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their artwork.
Art Scene: The Art of Graffiti, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682825846
Graffiti is largely illegal in most American communities, but that hasn’t stopped street artists from rendering large and very public demonstrations of exquisite art. Some graffiti artists, among them Shepard Fairey, Jim Clay Harper, Danielle Bremner, and the mysterious British artist Banksy, have become world famous. This eBook discusses what today’s artists are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their handiwork.
Careers for Creative People: Careers in the Culinary Arts, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682826782
People who are creative and also love food may not realize the large variety of careers that combine both. From chefs and pastry chefs to food stylists, craft brewers, and flavorists, the field of culinary arts offers many exciting choices. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed, along with insight from industry experts.
Hollywood Heroines: The Most Influential Women in Film History, 1st Edition
Greenwood Publishing Group | 2019 | ISBN-13: 9781440836497
Unlike other anthologies, this scholarly eBook is a hybrid of art history and industry information with an exclusive focus on prominent women. This reference work includes more commonly discussed categories of important women in Hollywood film history, such as directors and actresses, and reaches beyond them to encompass women working as cinematographers, casting directors, studio heads, musical composers, and visual and special effects supervisors. The wide range of filmmaking crafts covered in the eBook provides an acute view of the industry and increases the visibility of and quality of representation for women working in Hollywood. By bringing the experience and work of these influential women to light, Hollywood Heroines joins a growing movement that endeavors to dismantle harmful, long-standing industry myths that perpetuate the systemic underrepresentation of women and the devaluation of women’s stories in the Hollywood film industry.
Music Scene: Country Music, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682826386
While country music has deep roots in American culture, new country sounds by artists like Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown are appealing to an increasingly diverse group of listeners. This book discusses what today’s musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through this uniquely American music.
Music Scene: EDM, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682826409
Electronic dance music, or EDM, is the newest major music genre, having only become widely popular in the last decade or two. With a repetitive beat and catchy hooks, EDM is meant to get people dancing at nightclubs and festivals. And that’s exactly what it does. This book discusses what today’s musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their music.
Music Scene: K-Pop, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682826447
South Korean K-pop bands like BTS, EXO, and Black Pink are breaking music industry records on the pop charts, in the concert halls, and on social media websites. This book discusses what today’s musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their music.
Music Scene: Pop Music, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682826423
From the early days of Elvis and the Beatles to contemporary artists including Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Panic! At the Disco, popular music is a constantly evolving genre. This book discusses what today’s musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their music.
Music Scene: Rap and Hip-Hop, 1st Edition
ReferencePoint Press | 2020 | ISBN-13: 9781682826461
Rap and hip-hop music is the most successful genre in a generation, and the sound has become an unsurpassed cultural phenomenon in America and the world. This book discusses what today’s musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they’re saying through their music.
Reusable and Sustainable Building Materials in Modern Architecture, 1st Edition
Engineering Science Reference | 2019 | ISBN-13: 9781522569961
Designing buildings and physical environments (architecture) depends on social structure, social needs, economic data, environment, and technological development. Planning these environments is heavily influenced by cultural and regional need, the existing environment, and the materials available. This title is an essential reference source that discusses the shaping of building design through culture and materials as well as the influence of environment on building design. Featuring research on topics such as passive design, ecological design, and urban design, this book is ideal for academicians, specialists, and researchers seeking coverage on culture, environment, and building design.
The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Music and Culture, 1st Edition
SAGE | 2019 | ISBN-13: 9781483317748
This encyclopedia presents key concepts in the study of music in its cultural context and provides an introduction to the discipline of ethnomusicology, its methods, concerns, and its contributions to knowledge and understanding of the world’s musical cultures, styles, and practices. The diverse voices of the contributors confirm ethnomusicology’s fundamental ethos of inclusion and respect for diversity. Combined, the multiplicity of topics and approaches are presented in an easy-to-search A‒Z format and offer a fresh perspective on the field and the subject of music in culture. Includes approximately 730 signed full-text articles by prominent scholars. Pedagogical elements include Further Readings, Cross References, and a Reader’s Guide organizing entries by broad topical or thematic areas. Includes an annotated Resource Guide; an appendix listing notable archives, libraries, and museums; and a detailed index. The electronic volume offers thorough search-and-browse capabilities.
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