ANTONIO STRADIVARI. I volti del mito - The faces of the myth

A journey to discover Antonio Stradivari, the violin maker from Cremona, who, though famous in life, was forgotten after his death, and rediscovered thanks to his violins, is now surrounded by myth. Through historical documents, literary testimonies, and a rich iconographic apparatus, this book explores the narratives of his life and works that led to his fame; it reveals curiosities and previously unseen details, and offers a critical reflection on Cremonese violin making and its current global impact. In the absence of an authentic portrait of the Maestro, the power of myth has allowed his likeness to be identified with the presumed, fake, imaginary, or paranormal faces created over a span of one hundred and fifty years, which have been catalogued here. This book, combining scientific rigor and passion, celebrates the legacy of a figure who, despite himself, transcended the boundaries of time and seeks to offer lovers of music, art, and history a sincere vision of Cremona and the sometimes contradictory efforts undertaken in this city to recover and reinvigorate its violin-making tradition.

il mio libro self publishing, 2025
Bilingual edition (Italian - English)
ISBN 9791222813516
Format 20.5 x 28.5 cm
Pages 376
Paperback
Color printing

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