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Only in Florence: The Artistry of Semiprecious Stone Paintings

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Only in Florence: The Artistry of Semiprecious Stone Paintings
Renzo and Leonardo Scarpelli in the Scarpelli Mosaici workshop in Florence, Italy. Guido Cozzi
Lorraine Ferrier
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Everyone who enters the Scarpelli Mosaici workshop in Florence, Italy, is told the story of “commesso Fiorentino” or Florentine mosaic. 
“It’s a big investment, but it’s our mission to teach people about this special art that is only found in Florence,” said Catia Scarpelli, commercial marketing manager at Scarpelli Mosaici, in a phone interview.
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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