Mosaic was first made by early civilizations in history and therefore, is one of the oldest arts.
There are many types of mosaic, from Greek to Byzantine, Roman and Florentine. Each has its own specific qualities, and all have a timeless beauty.
The technique of commesso, or working in semi-precious stone, goes back to the grand Duchy of Florence, and is known as mosaico fiorentino. Even today, wonderful inlay is created with semi-precious stone. Commesso, unlike mosaic does not use geometric tiles, but larger shaped pieces, chosen for colour, opacity, gloss and grain, creating works that are very close to figurative drawing. Extraordinarily valuable works of art today enrich museums around the world, bearing witness to the ingenuity and technique of Florentine artisans.
The Land of Sequals, Friuli Venezia Giulia, is known worldwide as the home of skilled mosaic artists, including Gian Domenico Facchina. Bright colours, fine designs and a dexterity that is both ancient and modern, carry on tradition at the Mosaic School of Spilimbergo, always looking for new talent and stylistic and artistic approaches.
Finally, we must not bypass the influence of Roman mosaic, declined in all its forms, including the technique of the micro mosaic, used to make exclusive jewellery, the result of work that is as painstaking as it is creative.