Invention horn 1850 - 1950

This invention horn, made of metal by Carl Gottlob Schüster, presents a fascinating study in form and function. The composition is dominated by circular and curvilinear shapes, from the bell to the coiled tubing, creating a visual rhythm that is both elegant and complex. The horn’s metallic surface, with its variations in color, reflects a history of use and a sense of materiality. The horn can be seen as a semiotic device. The structure embodies the cultural and technical codes of musical instrument design. Each curve and joint functions to produce specific acoustic effects. This challenges the traditional idea of art as purely representational, instead engaging with a system of signs and sounds that produce meaning. The formal qualities of the horn, its shapes, and the way it manipulates space, are not just aesthetic but fundamental to its purpose. The horn is a testament to the intersection of art, science, and culture.