Violins And Violin Makers: Biographical Dictionary Of The Great Italian Artistes, Their Followers And Imitators, To The Present Time (1866) - Hardcover

by Joseph Jr. Pearce (Author)

Violins and Violin Makers: Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, Their Followers and Imitators, to the Present Time is a comprehensive reference book written by Joseph Pearce Jr. and published in 1866. This book provides a detailed account of the lives and works of the most renowned Italian violin makers and artists from the 16th century to the mid-19th century. The book is structured as a biographical dictionary, with each entry providing information on the artist's background, training, and notable works. The book covers the works of famous violin makers such as Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri, and Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, as well as lesser-known artists and their followers and imitators. The author provides insights into the techniques and materials used by these artists, as well as their contributions to the development of the violin as an instrument. The book also includes illustrations of some of the most famous violins created by these artists, providing readers with a visual representation of their work. Violins and Violin Makers: Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, Their Followers and Imitators, to the Present Time is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the violin and the art of violin making. It is a must-read for musicians, collectors, and enthusiasts of classical music and the violin.With Essays On Important Subjects Connected With The Violin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.