Made in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: Giorgio Piacentini Wood Carving Art
Maestro Piacentini
Viola Carved by Giorgio Piacentini
Detail of Viola Carved by Giorgio Piacentini
Detail of Viola Carved by Giorgio Piacentini
Detail of Viola Carved by Giorgio Piacentini
Detail of Viola Carved by Giorgio Piacentini
Violin Carved by Giorgio Piacentini
Giorgio Piacentini's Violin
Detail of Giorgio Piacentini's Violin
Giorgio Piacentini is one of the last master carvers in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and the custodian of a centuries-old tradition.
He learnt the art of carving wood from his father in Cremona, the cradle of violin-making in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and has dedicated over 50 years to this art reaching a level of artistry and craftsmanship which is truly enviable. His number one masterpiece is a carved viola which is the only carved viola in the world that can be actually played. Watch a slideshow of his amazing violin and viola below.
