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Cesare Candi Litutista - I liutai della famiglia Candi
Alberto Giordano - Ed. Cremonabooks
'Cesare Candi liutista' is a monographic work dedicated to the most important modern genoese maker and his brother Oreste and nephew Corrado Gritti. The book is not a mere catalogue of portrayed instruments since great attention was given not only to the historical research but to the making technique of this reknown master as well. In particoular the book shows an in-depth analysis of the making process used by Candi accompained by high quality pictures of the interiors, of the labels and firebrands and generally of every detail that helps the identification of a true instrument of the Candi family. A chapter is dedicated to the decoration artistry of Candi with high quality pictures of amazingly fancy instruments.
The book ends with chapters dedicated to the elder brother Oreste and to the nephew Corrado Gritti.
Table of contents
- Genova during the life time of Cesare Candi
- The life
- Candi's style of work
- Methods of construction
- Instruments: 8 violins, one cello
- Decorated instruments
- The life of Oreste Candi
- Oreste's style of work
- Instruments: 3 violins
- Corrado Gritti Candi: 1 violin
