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The Master Mosaic-Workers invites you into a vivid Venetian world of art, rivalry, and brotherly devotion.
This historical romance melds real figures of the Renaissance art scene with a heartfelt story set at Saint Mark’s and in the workshops of Venice. Rich with period detail, it follows the rise of master mosaic workers and the influence of famed painters like Titian as they face competition, intrigue, and the demands of a city that cherishes color and light.
Through the lives of Francesco and Valerio Zuccato and their rivals, the book explores craft, pride, and the costs of ambition. It brings to life the drama of commissions, courtly politics, and the quiet victories of shared artistry, all framed by a tender, though non-sentimental, portrayal of family bonds.
- Experience the tension between rival workshops and the high standards of mosaic work.
- Watch master artists wrestle with technique, authenticity, and recognition.
- Follow a true-to-life backdrop of Venice during a flourishing era of art.
- Feel the warmth of fraternal loyalty that shines through a world of rivalry.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong sense of place, art, and humanity.
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About the Author
George Sand is the pen name of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, Baroness Dudevant, a 19th century French novelist and memoirist. Sand is best known for her novels Indiana, L?lia, and Consuelo, and for her memoir A Winter in Majorca, in which she reflects on her time on the island with Chopin in 1838-39. A champion of the poor and working classes, Sand was an early socialist who published her own newspaper using a workers co-operative and scorned gender conventions by wearing men s clothing and smoking tobacco in public. George Sand died in France in 1876.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step back in time to the vibrant city of Venice during the Renaissance, where the art of mosaic flourished. This book takes us into the world of the Zuccati brothers, renowned mosaic artists who worked on the Basilica of St. Mark. We experience the tensions between the traditional art world and the growing influence of new techniques, as the brothers face the disapproval of their father, a painter who views mosaic work as a lesser art. The author masterfully weaves together historical detail and rich character development to portray the lives of these talented artisans, as they grapple with ambition, family conflict, and the challenges of a competitive art scene. We are treated to a glimpse into the creative process of this fascinating craft, exploring the relationship between mosaicists, painters, and patrons. Through the passionate and sometimes contentious interactions of the characters, the author reveals the inner workings of Venetian society and explores themes of artistic legacy, artistic rivalry, and the enduring power of family bonds. This book is a captivating exploration of a vibrant artistic period in history, offering a glimpse into the world of the Renaissance through the lens of the extraordinary skills of the mosaicists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440078255_0
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