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Cosmati work: see mosaic mosaic (mōzā`ĭk), art of arranging colored pieces of marble, glass, tile, wood, or other material to produce a surface ornament. ..... Click the link for more information. . Cosmati workType of decorative inlay or mosaic used by Roman decorators and architects in the 12th–13th centuries. Small pieces of coloured stone and glass were combined with strips and disks of white marble arranged in geometric patterns. Cosmati work was used for architectural decoration and church furnishings. The term derives from craftsmen of several families named Cosmatus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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