POLYCHROME MARBLES IN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES: EXAMPLES FROM THE ANTEPENDIUM OF BAROQUE ALTARS IN APULIA (SOUTHERN ITALY)

The antependia, realized in polychrome Texture spray marbles during the Baroque period in two Christian churches of Apulia (Southern Italy), were on-site petrographically investigated by the naked eye to obtain information regarding the types of used rocks; the precision in the making of the marble tesserae was also assessed.Most of the polychrome

Glass has a long tradition as a medium for art and sculptural design.Yet, with a few notable exceptions, these items remain small and studio based.Over the last six years, the author has developed a Grill / Griddle Screens number of larger scale projects which bridge the gap between architecture and sculpture.These projects incorporate predominantl