Venezia Through the Hands of Its Artisans

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• 1. Introduction — The Perspective of the Materials Researcher
• 2. Wood of the lagoon: gondolas and forcole
• 3. The fire of the furnaces: Murano glass
• 4. Paper and masks: working with water and papier-mâché
• 5. Threads and Fabrics: Burano Lace and Venetian Velvets
• 6. Conclusion — Venezia as a City of Crafts