Pietre Dure And The Art Of Florentine Inlay

'Pietre dure' are mosaic designs made from semi-precious stones. This book aims to capture the beauty and craftsmanship of this ancient technique of 'painting in stone'. Looking at decorative stonework techniques since prehistory, it focuses on the period from its rebirth in 16th-century Rome to the developments of the 19th century.

• | By (Author): Annamaria Giusti
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• | Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jul 10, 2006
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 264 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-10: 0007233485
• | ISBN-13: 9780500512975