Authorship and Identity in Late Thirteenth-Century Motets

This book explores the musical, poetic, and curatorial reception of thirteenth-century composers' works in their own time, uncovering unsuspected interactions between authors and traces of compositional identities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides fresh perspectives on the musical, poetic, and curatorial reception of thirteenth-century composers' works during their own era. By delving beneath the surface of an anonymous motet book, it uncovers unexpected interactions between authors and hints of compositional identities, shedding light on the rich tapestry of medieval musical culture.

The study explores the complex relationships between composers, their works, and the audiences that consumed them during the thirteenth century. It examines the ways in which composers crafted their compositions to appeal to different audiences, including religious institutions, noble courts, and the general public. The book also explores the influence of literary and artistic trends on musical composition, such as the emergence of the troubadour genre and the influence of the Roman de la Rose.

Through a close analysis of the motet book, the study reveals the ways in which composers collaborated and competed with each other, as well as the ways in which they sought to establish their own unique musical styles. It also sheds light on the social and cultural contexts in which composers worked, including the political and religious tensions of the period and the changing attitudes towards music and the arts.

The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval music, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle Ages. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of thirteenth-century musical composition, drawing on a range of sources and methodologies.

In conclusion, this book provides new insights into the musical, poetic, and curatorial reception of thirteenth-century composers' works in their own time. By delving beneath the surface of an anonymous motet book, it uncovers unexpected interactions between authors and hints of compositional identities, shedding light on the rich tapestry of medieval musical culture. The study offers a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval music, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle Ages.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032194578