Music as Spatial Art: The Rise of Sonic Environments
An article in artpress argues that music has shifted from a temporal art form to a spatial one, focusing on the creation of stratified sound environments that account for acoustics and listening. The piece, published in September 2001, reflects a broader conceptual turn in contemporary music and sound art, where composers and artists prioritize immersive, site-specific sonic experiences over traditional linear composition. The text is available as a PDF download from the artpress website.
Key facts
- Music is no longer considered an art of temporality.
- Music is now conceived as a form of space.
- The goal is to create stratified sound environments.
- These environments take into account acoustics and listening.
- The article was published in artpress.
- The publication date is September 2001.
- The article is titled 'L'espace de la musique'.
- A PDF of the article is available for download.
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- artpress
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