Van De Velde Sadler M. / Lemery D. / Deyries B. - Histoire De La Musique En Bandes Dessinees
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- A playful and accessible approach: the history of music told through comics, ideal for sparking the curiosity of young readers.
- A grand chronological journey: from Antiquity to the present day, with major periods and styles explained clearly and vividly.
- Key landmarks: chants, troubadours, medieval polyphony, the Renaissance, great composers, and 20th-century movements.
- Content that is both informative and entertaining: colorful and witty illustrations that aid memorization and inspire further exploration.
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Van De Velde
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Summary of This Book
The History of Music in Comics offers a fascinating discovery of the most significant moments in the musical adventure, told with humor, energy, and pedagogy. Designed for a youth audience, this book transforms a subject often considered "academic" into a smooth and exciting read, where each era becomes a living chapter, embodied by illustrated scenes that inform as much as they entertain.
Throughout the pages, you travel through major stages: from the earliest music of the Stone Age to Gregorian chant, from the melodies of the troubadours to medieval polyphony, then the richness of the Renaissance. The journey then opens onto major figures and their sound worlds, from Bach's genius to Handel's prolific output, from Mozart's magic to Beethoven's power. Romantic and lyrical sensibilities are not forgotten, with Verdi and Puccini, before approaching the 20th century and its ruptures, between Stravinsky and his primal rhythms, or Cage and his unorthodox experiments.
The work reads like a guided walk, dotted with anecdotes and cultural landmarks, to better understand how music was built, transformed, and diversified. It is an excellent resource to enrich musical culture, prepare a lesson, nurture the curiosity of a young instrumentalist, or simply share the joy of discovery with family.
Technical specifications
| Theme | Awakening | ||
| Collection | Youth | Pages | 144 |
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Questions frequently asked
How many pages does The History of Music in Comics have?
The book has 144 pages dedicated to the evolution of music, from the Stone Age to the 20th century.
Is this book suitable for a young musician?
Classified in the Youth collection and the Awakening theme, this book is intended for a young audience. The comic presents musical landmarks with humor and educational value. It can support the curiosity of a developing instrumentalist.
Which periods in the history of music are covered?
The journey covers early music from the Stone Age, Gregorian chant, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. The Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods, and the 20th century are also addressed through their musical evolutions.
Which composers are featured in this book?
Several figures are mentioned, including Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, Puccini, Stravinsky, and Cage.
Are Gregorian chant and medieval polyphony explained?
Illustrated chapters address Gregorian chant, troubadour melodies, and medieval polyphony. These concepts are part of a narrative covering the main stages of music history.
