The story behind Italy’s secret mosaic school
Nestled in the northeastern part of Italy, within the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, exists a craft that has been preserved over centuries in a dedicated school focused entirely on the complex art of creating mosaics. Although Italy is famous globally for its impact on art, architecture, and design, this unique school—largely unfamiliar to those outside specialized groups—stands as a testament to a tradition originating from ancient Rome and Byzantium.The Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli, situated in the town of Spilimbergo, has been training master mosaicists since the early 20th century. Though Italy’s name often conjures images of Renaissance paintings, marble…
