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    Micromosaic - Inlaid work and Mosaics

    The term "micro-mosaic" refers to a form of mosaic where tiny elements, such as spun glass threads, fragments of coloured enamel (smalti filati) or hard stones, are finely assembled to make the joints almost invisible.

    There are two types of micro-mosaics: the classic micro-mosaics, which consist of small plates cut from glass sticks (smalti filati), and the Pietra dura, which are typically Florentine hard stone marquetry. In Rome, micro-mosaics often have a regular arrangement of shapes, while in Venice, a greater variety of shapes is used to create mosaics. A peculiarity of the Roman technique is that the pieces, once

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    ... assembled and glued, are then waxed and polished, unlike the Venetian pieces.

    Thus, micro-mosaic is a meticulous art that requires great precision in assembling elements to obtain detailed patterns and an impressive visual effect. Micro-mosaics are often used to decorate objects such as jewellery, boxes, frames and paintings, adding beauty and artistic complexity to the pieces.

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