"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in the arts. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

The hammered dulcimer -- The harpsichord -- The organ -- The piano -- The electric keyboard -- The microphone -- The phonograph -- The tape recorder -- The compact disc and digital recording -- Painting: tempera paint -- Oil paint -- Acrylic paint -- The camera obscura -- The camera -- Film development -- Motion pictures -- Animation -- Soundtracks -- Digital cameras -- Important dates in the arts.