[Rarebooks] fs: Beautiful study of Pietre Dure -1992

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

Giusti, Anna Maria. PIETRE DURE. HARDSTONE IN FURNITURE AND DECORATIONS. 
London; Philip Wilson Publishers: 1992. A large, lavish, colorful, heavy 
study of the fabulous art of pietre dure -hardstone mosaics used in 
cabinetry and interiors. Usually made with agate, onyx, cornelian or 
quartz, these painstaking creations rival and outdo the best wooden 
marquetry both for difficulty of creation, and brilliance of color. This 
study traces the development of the art from its modern-era beginnings in 
Rome and Florence in the 16th century and into France and Germany. 
Illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, there is also a glossary, 
notes on materials and construction techniques, and an extensive 
bibliography. Hardcover. 10"x12", 311 pages, 157 color and 120 b/w 
illustrations, dj; a nice copy. [07272] $300.00

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