Music and Art — Musical Paintbrushes

Lecture Music and Art Musical Paintbrushes Minimalism Tom Cimarusti, Ph.D. , Program Coordinator and Professor of Music History, Florida Gulf Coast University Throughout history, music and art have often been intertwined in ways that have created some of the greatest masterpieces in Western music. How have composers used art as inspiration? And how did such composers transform musical language to musically replicate artistic styles? Discover how simplicity in structure, repetition and space shaped some of the most compelling musical works by composers like Steve Reich, John Adams and Philip Glass. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply curious about artistic expression, this talk offers fresh insights into how "less" can truly become "more." This presentation is part of Tom Cimarusti's Music and Art series. Image: Luis Álvarez Roure. Philip Glass . 2016, oil on board, Smithsoniam National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.