State Sacrifices and Music in Ming China. Orthodoxy, Cerativity and Expressiveness.
Albany. State Univ NY Press. 1998. Stock ID #212986 SUNY Series in Chinese Local Studies. When referring to this item please quote stockid 212986.
Black and white illustrations, xvi + 205pp, index, notes, glossary, works cited, very good paperback copy.
"This book presents a wealth of historical, ritual, and musical data preserved in authentic Ming documents, describing ritual and musical structures, thoughts, and actions of Ming emperors and scholar-officials who practiced court ritual and music for official and personal purposes. Not only the significance of Ming dynasty state sacrifices and music are illustrated, but also the roles they played in imperial China." - Publisher's description.
Price: $33.00 AU