Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique: The Selection, Introduction and Descriptive Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. J. Hipkins

9780484039109: Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique: The Selection, Introduction and Descriptive Notes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484039105 ISBN 13: 9780484039109

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the beauty and history of musical instruments as art.

This richly illustrated volume surveys classical, medieval, Japanese, and other decorative instruments, revealing how form and ornament enhance sound and delight the eye.

From ancient cases and inlaid soundboards to elegant lutes, harps, and zithers, the book connects decorative design with musical purpose. It traces cross‑cultural influences and explains how craftsmen of different periods treated instrument making as a high form of art, not just craft.

Learn how decoration reflects a people, era, and place, from Egypt and Greece to Siam and Japan.
See detailed plates and notes that highlight the shapes, materials, and artistry of historic instruments.
Discover maker traditions, from Antwerp clavecin makers to celebrated luthiers and instrument families.
Understand the evolution of instrument design, theory, and performance contexts across centuries.

Ideal for readers of decorative art, music history, and museum collections seeking a clear, visual journey into the beauty of historic instruments.

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