CHRISTIAN SIGNS AND SYMBOLS IN THE ART OF VIOLIN MAKING
Keywords:
Christian, Cremona, sign, symbol, violinAbstract
The art of violin making was established in the 16th Century in Cremona, Northern Italy. During the Renaissance period, Christianity had a significant influence on culture, architecture, and arts. The early violin makers were inspired by a musical instrument appeared in moral paintings. The symbols used by highly skilled craftsmen and symbols in Christian arts were integrated to respect and make devotion to God. The inspiration also included the connection between the Church and that era's political and governance power. This article draws on the database of instruments from Amatus, Stradivarius, Guarnerius 'del Gesu', created during the golden period of violin making during 1556 - 1737, to analyze the signs, symbols, and their meanings to gain an understanding of the various symbols in the art of violin making, which has been continued to the modern violin makers.
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