"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.

Playing music: the keyboard - the organ -- Hammered dulcimer -- Harpsichord -- Piano -- Electronic keyboards -- Capturing music: the microphone -- Phonograph -- Tape recorder -- Compact disc -- Painting: tempera paint -- Oil paint -- Acrylic paint -- Capturing images: the camera obscura -- Camera -- Film development -- Motion pictures -- Animation -- Sound tracks -- Digital cameras -- Important dates in the arts.