FrancisAS275
Resonator
This photo is of a Tricone model resonator guitar, manufactured by the National String Instrument Corporation of Los Angeles in 1935. It is decorated with with floral patterns that are etched into the nickel silver body. I chose this image because I am a guitar player and am fascinated by the design and decoration of guitars. This particular guitar would be beautiful even if the floral etching were left off. I find it interesting that we have this desire to use representations of plants, especially flowers. to add a layer of beauty to things which are already beautiful. The flowers, in this case, have no functional value, but with actual plants, they are not only beautiful, but provide critical functionality as well.
Resonator
This photo is of a Tricone model resonator guitar, manufactured by the National String Instrument Corporation of Los Angeles in 1935. It is decorated with with floral patterns that are etched into the nickel silver body. I chose this image because I am a guitar player and am fascinated by the design and decoration of guitars. This particular guitar would be beautiful even if the floral etching were left off. I find it interesting that we have this desire to use representations of plants, especially flowers. to add a layer of beauty to things which are already beautiful. The flowers, in this case, have no functional value, but with actual plants, they are not only beautiful, but provide critical functionality as well.