The Shapes of Sound. Organic Geometries, Harmonic Ratios and Ethnic Design

Authors

  • Domenico Mediati Department of Architecture and Territory, Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26375/disegno.11.2022.10

Keywords:

organic geometries, proportional ratios, polycentric curve, ethnic design, musical instruments

Abstract

The paper aims to highlight the connection between organic geometry, proportional ratios and the conformation of musical instru- ments: emblematic examples of a folk design that spontaneously combines art and technique, innovation and tradition, listening and vision. It is a process of analysis that, through direct survey, structure-from-motion techniques, three-dimensional modeling, and the study of geometries, aims to document ethnic shapes and traditions: traces that, over the centuries, have triggered processes of innovation based on experimentation ‘poor’ in material but rich in creativity.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

[1]
D. Mediati, “The Shapes of Sound. Organic Geometries, Harmonic Ratios and Ethnic Design”, diségno, no. 11, pp. 79–90, Dec. 2022.

Issue

Section

Masters and Practices