The Noisy Renaissance

Autor

Niall Atkinson

Editura

Pennsylvania State University Press

An publicare

2017

Nr. Pagini

280

ISBN

9780271071206

Categorii

In Limbi Străine

Descriere

Analyzes how the premodern city, through the example of Renaissance Florence, can be understood as an acoustic phenomenon. Explores how city sounds, such as the ringing of church bells, can be foundational elements in the creation and maintenance of urban communities and the spaces they inhabit.