Chitwood used a statistical technique called elliptical Fourier descriptor analysis to quantify the entire
outlines of the violins for comparison.
Not exact matches
He used software to analyse the
outlines of 7000
violins — built by the most respected luthiers
of the last 400 years — from photographs.
He introduced a key change around the turn
of the 18th century, developing a larger
outline shape than other
violins of the time.