charles brooks captures vaulted, shaded spaces inside historic musical instruments
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Charles Brooks' ongoing Architecture in Music series delves into the interiors of rare musical instruments, like the 1717 Stradivarius known as ex H&aeuml;mmerle - ex Baumgartner. Using medical imaging techniques, he captures hundreds of intimate photographs revealing these insides without disassembly, showcasing their architectural qualities. This expansion includes various instruments, providing new spatial perspectives that reflect their historical significance. The collaboration with violinist Daniel Dodds highlights intricate textures and geometric forms that contribute to the acoustic performance, bridging the worlds of architecture and music.
Charles Brooks continues his Architecture in Music series, revealing the concealed chambers of rare and historic instruments, merging detailed images with architectural perspectives.
The newest documentation focuses on a 1717 Stradivarius violin, using advanced photographic techniques to capture its intricate internal structure without disassembly.
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