OLLI Presentation: Reconstructing Ancient Western Music through Art
Schedule
Tue Feb 18 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Cunningham Memorial Library - Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN
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Dr. Jennifer Kirby from the Terre Haute Symphony leads an exploration of how Ancient Western Music has been reconstructed through various forms of art. The course delves into the music of Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, tracing its evolution into the music of today. Artwork from museums around the world reveals the instruments used and their societal roles. By pairing iconography with written works from figures like Homer and Plato, a vivid picture of music in European antiquity emerges. The course also examines the oldest written musical examples, rare surviving instruments, and reconstructions using modern copies and voice.This presentation is open to the public!
Location: ISU Cunningham Memorial Library, Room 028
Learn more about becoming an OLLI member at https://www.indstate.edu/community-engagement/olli.
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Where is it happening?
Cunningham Memorial Library - Indiana State University, 510 S Center St, Terre Haute, IN 47807-4402, United States,Terre Haute, IndianaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
