One of the most respected and referenced books of its kind, this authoritative volume surveys violins and other bowed instruments, ranging from ancient Greco-Roman styles to those of modern Europe. It is also an account of the principal makers, English and foreign.
Read the fascinating stories of famous players and violin makers through the ages, from the Amati family, Stradivarius and Guarnerius, to the Forster family and more recent artisans.
br>An essential for every violin lover and student, this volume features more than 55 illustrations, including rare lithographs from private collections.
Read the fascinating stories of famous players and violin makers through the ages, from the Amati family, Stradivarius and Guarnerius, to the Forster family and more recent artisans.
br>An essential for every violin lover and student, this volume features more than 55 illustrations, including rare lithographs from private collections.
| Arrangement | Violin |
| Format | History |
| NumberOfPages | 390 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | Dover Publications |
| Contributors | Forster, Simon Andrew (Author) Sandys, William (Author) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780486452692 |