During the Renaissance astronomy was not only considered a branch of mathematics dedicated to the study of the motion of celestial bodies, but was also charged with symbolic and philosophical implications. Like the method applied in his Istitutioni harmoniche, Zarlino’s astronomical interests follow the double path of speculative thinking, intrinsically linked to scholarly aspects, and practical application, as it happens in his original essay on the reform of the Julian calendar (1583). The study of these writings, alongside the reconsideration of the astronomical digressions included in his major works, allows us to outline a more complete picture of a scholar who – as Bernardino Baldi emphasized at the end of the sixteenth century – was an excellent musician and an expert in mathematics and philosophy as well. Through this approach, new aspects in Zarlino’s musical doctrine will be highlighted.

Zarlino e l'astronomia / Bizzarini, Marco. - (2022), pp. 241-263.

Zarlino e l'astronomia

Marco Bizzarini
2022

Abstract

During the Renaissance astronomy was not only considered a branch of mathematics dedicated to the study of the motion of celestial bodies, but was also charged with symbolic and philosophical implications. Like the method applied in his Istitutioni harmoniche, Zarlino’s astronomical interests follow the double path of speculative thinking, intrinsically linked to scholarly aspects, and practical application, as it happens in his original essay on the reform of the Julian calendar (1583). The study of these writings, alongside the reconsideration of the astronomical digressions included in his major works, allows us to outline a more complete picture of a scholar who – as Bernardino Baldi emphasized at the end of the sixteenth century – was an excellent musician and an expert in mathematics and philosophy as well. Through this approach, new aspects in Zarlino’s musical doctrine will be highlighted.
2022
9788875520670
Zarlino e l'astronomia / Bizzarini, Marco. - (2022), pp. 241-263.
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
LEVI_Zarlino_Bizzarini.pdf

solo utenti autorizzati

Descrizione: Saggio e prime pagine del volume
Tipologia: Versione Editoriale (PDF)
Licenza: Copyright dell'editore
Dimensione 534.7 kB
Formato Adobe PDF
534.7 kB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11588/905294
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus ND
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact