Piano Poster

This illustration by Lotza depicts a pianist playing, loosely inspired by the film Green Book. The piano is a struck string instrument with a long history dating back over 300 years. The history of the piano is the evolution of an instrument that has been shaped by many musicians, engineers, craftsmen and artists throughout the centuries. The piano was invented in the early 18th century in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori. Over time, it was improved to become the musical instrument we know today. Modern pianos have 88 keys and are usually made from a combination of wood and metal. The piano has become a central instrument in classical music, but it has also been used in many other musical genres, such as jazz, blues, rock, and pop. Many great composers have written for the piano, including Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. Lotza's illustration capturing the emotion and expression of the pianist playing freely on the keyboard, highlighting the importance and cultural impact the piano has had in the world of music.