Instrumental music of wutaishan's buddhist monasteries, the: social and ritual contexts
Auteur :
Szczepanski, Beth
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781409427438
Date de publication :
28 févr. 2012
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
522 g
Format :
book
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Examines how traditional and modern elements interact in the practice, reception and functions of wind music, or shengguan, at monasteries in Wutaishan, one of China's four holy mountains of Buddhism. This book provides an insight into the political and economic history of Wutaishan and its music.