The Awesome Pietre Dure
I have been mesmerized for years by the beauty and tenacity of the Pietre Dure artists.
The Italian school under the Medici and its legacy carried over the years to come in different European court manufacture ateliers is the standard benchmark in both composition, selection of stone and quality of artistic interpretation.

Some of the works in India, although I would classify as a different category in itself are worthy of great merit, they can hardly compare to the Italian works especially in reproductions.

The book is an excellent compilation for those interested in this art as reference, guide, study point and inspiration.
I bought this book many years ago, and have found it to be a very useful handbook for designs and techniques. I wouldn't be without it. Jodie Prymke, Founder, French Matting Community.
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