The Politicized Muse: Music for Medici Festivals, 1512-1537

R.I.P (Race in Portland)

“…It can be traced back to the writings of Plato discussing the effect of music on the politics of his time (Saritas, 2010). Politicized music can also be found in 15th and 16th century Florence, Italy during its changing political climate as the Medici families power and influence fluctuated (Cummings, 2015). The music and art of this time was utilized as a tool to interpret and discuss shifts in power by citizens of the city.…”