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E. Blot: Liuteria Italiana 1860-1960, Vol. I: Emilia Romagna

Hardback, 198pp.


First volume of the series on modern Italian violin making. This volume covers the region of Emilia Romagna, the region which includes Bologna, Rimini, Ferrara, Piacenza, Modena and Parma. Featuring excellent color photographs of 34 instruments by 26 makers, including the Pollastris, Fiorini, the Carlettis, the Sgarabottos, Capicchioni, Fracassi and others. Measurements are provided for all instruments, and many of them are shown on four.page spreads with large-format, detailed color photos. Each instrument is characterized with a short text, and each maker is introduced with thorough biography along with remarks on style and work methods. Over 90 further makers are mentioned in the useful appendix. The volume includes a full essay by Gabriele Carletti on Raffaele Fiorinis workshop in Bologna. Complete text in English and Italian.