Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay by Annamaria Giusti
'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.
Annamaria Giusti is Chief Curator, Opificio delle Pietre Dure e Laboratori di Restauro in Florence.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500512975 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500512973 |
| Title | Pietre Dure and the Art of Florentine Inlay |
| Author | Annamaria Giusti |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-07-10 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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