Eric Isaacson
Visualizing Music
Visualizing Music
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The book "Visualizing Music" explores the art of communicating about music through images, drawing on principles from vision science and information visualization. It explains the history of music visualizations through the lens of human perception and cognition and provides principles and strategies to create effective images. Illustrated with over 300 diagrams from historical and modern sources, the book offers a captivating guide to thinking differently about design and helps music scholars better understand the power of musical images.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Visualizing Music delves into the captivating realm of conveying musical understanding visually. By drawing upon principles from vision science and information visualization, Eric Isaacson unveils the art of visual communication in the context of music. Through a comprehensive exploration of the history of music visualizations, Isaacson sheds light on how graphical images can aid in our comprehension of music. By delving into the intricacies of human perception and cognition, he offers valuable insights into what makes musical images effective or ineffective. Furthermore, Isaacson provides readers with a comprehensive guide, encompassing principles and strategies, to create exceptional images that capture the essence of music.
Illustrated with over 300 diagrams, sourced from a diverse range of historical and contemporary sources, including examples and theories from Western art music, world music, jazz, folk, and popular music, Visualizing Music delves into the intricate decisions involved in image creation. Accompanied by an extensive online supplement and numerous redrawings that illustrate the impact of effective techniques, this book serves as a captivating guide to thinking differently about design, empowering music scholars to better understand the profound power of musical images. By transcending the ephemeral and materializing the musical experience, Visualizing Music contributes to a deeper appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 255 x 203 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253064738
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