Cosmati work - Revision history

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	* Scagliola.		* Scagliola.
	* Types of flooring.		* Types of flooring.

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	* Types of floor.		* Types of floor.
	* Types of stone.		* Types of stone.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work ~~in marble. It~~ typically includes inlays of coloured stones (marbles and porphyries) ~~, mosaic~~, glass, gilding and so on laid in a bed of mortar. Unlike mosaics, where the pieces are ~~typically~~ small cubes, Cosmatesque features materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy.	+	Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work that typically includes inlays of coloured stones (marbles and porphyries), glass, gilding and so on laid in a bed of mortar. Unlike mosaics, where the pieces are generally small cubes, Cosmatesque features materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy.

−	Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture including floors, pulpits and other decorative work. ~~This type of craftsmanship~~ appears most frequently in buildings ~~that were~~ constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.	+	Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture including floors, pulpits and other decorative work. It appears most frequently in buildings constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.

	= The Cosmati =		= The Cosmati =
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	= Cosmati work in England =		= Cosmati work in England =

−	Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. ~~At Westminster Abbey there~~ are two Cosmatesque pavements, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. ~~The~~ pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England. Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites ~~and re-cut to form the pieces~~. This intricate 13th-century floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.	+	Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. There are two Cosmatesque pavements at Westminster Abbey, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. This pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England. Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites. This intricate 13th-century floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work in marble. It typically includes inlays of coloured stones, mosaic, glass, gilding and so on. Unlike mosaics, where the ~~stone~~ pieces are ~~all~~ small cubes, Cosmatesque ~~designs feature~~ materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy ~~in the preceding two centuries. The materials included decorative stones (marbles and porphyries) and glass, laid in a bed of mortar~~.	+	Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work in marble. It typically includes inlays of coloured stones (marbles and porphyries) , mosaic, glass, gilding and so on laid in a bed of mortar. Unlike mosaics, where the pieces are typically small cubes, Cosmatesque features materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy.

	Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture including floors, pulpits and other decorative work. This type of craftsmanship appears most frequently in buildings that were constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.		Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture including floors, pulpits and other decorative work. This type of craftsmanship appears most frequently in buildings that were constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.
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	Roman marble workers of this period were known collectively as the Cosmati. This naming convention originates with the name “Cosma”, which is a recurring name of several families and generations of Roman marble workers.		Roman marble workers of this period were known collectively as the Cosmati. This naming convention originates with the name “Cosma”, which is a recurring name of several families and generations of Roman marble workers.
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−	~~The family had seven members who worked over four generations to produce decorative mosaics for some of the most famous churches in Italy.~~

	= Cosmati work in England =		= Cosmati work in England =

−	Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. At Westminster Abbey there are two Cosmatesque pavements, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. The pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England.	+	Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. At Westminster Abbey there are two Cosmatesque pavements, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. The pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England. Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites and re-cut to form the pieces. This intricate 13th-century floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.
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−	Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites and re-cut to form the pieces. This intricate 13th-century ~~mosaic~~ floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface~~, away from public view~~ for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.	+

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work in marble. It typically includes inlays of coloured stones, mosaic, glass, gilding and so on.	+	Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work in marble. It typically includes inlays of coloured stones, mosaic, glass, gilding and so on. Unlike mosaics, where the stone pieces are all small cubes, Cosmatesque designs feature materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy in the preceding two centuries. The materials included decorative stones (marbles and porphyries) and glass, laid in a bed of mortar.

−	Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture. This appears in buildings that were constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.	+	Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture including floors, pulpits and other decorative work. This type of craftsmanship appears most frequently in buildings that were constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.

	= The Cosmati =		= The Cosmati =
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	Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. At Westminster Abbey there are two Cosmatesque pavements, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. The pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England.		Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. At Westminster Abbey there are two Cosmatesque pavements, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. The pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England.
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−	Unlike mosaics, where the stone pieces are all small cubes, Cosmatesque designs feature materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy in the preceding two centuries. The materials included decorative stones (marbles and porphyries) and glass, laid in a bed of mortar.

	Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites and re-cut to form the pieces. This intricate 13th-century mosaic floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface, away from public view for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.		Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites and re-cut to form the pieces. This intricate 13th-century mosaic floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface, away from public view for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.

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= Introduction =

Cosmati work (also referred to as Cosmatesque) is a type of specialised decorative work in marble. It typically includes inlays of coloured stones, mosaic, glass, gilding and so on.

Cosmati work was frequently used in Italian Romanesque architecture. This appears in buildings that were constructed around Rome and Naples in the 12th and 13th centuries.

= The Cosmati =

Roman marble workers of this period were known collectively as the Cosmati. This naming convention originates with the name “Cosma”, which is a recurring name of several families and generations of Roman marble workers.

The family had seven members who worked over four generations to produce decorative mosaics for some of the most famous churches in Italy.

= Cosmati work in England =

Cosmatesque decoration is not entirely confined to Rome, or even to Italy. At Westminster Abbey there are two Cosmatesque pavements, the finest of which is found in the sanctuary in front of the high altar. The pavement has been described as one of the pre-eminent works of art of medieval England.

Unlike mosaics, where the stone pieces are all small cubes, Cosmatesque designs feature materials of different shapes fitted together to make a pattern in a style developed in Italy in the preceding two centuries. The materials included decorative stones (marbles and porphyries) and glass, laid in a bed of mortar.

Some of the stones were acquired from Roman-period archaeological sites and re-cut to form the pieces. This intricate 13th-century mosaic floor lay hidden under carpet to protect its fragile surface, away from public view for over a hundred years, until a two-year restoration project (2008–10) by the abbey brought it back to life.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Architectural styles.
* Floorscape in art and design.
* Floors of the great medieval churches.
* Mosaic.
* Types of flooring.
* Types of floor.