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Pimpernel Venetian Scenes Placemats - Set of 4 (Large) Pimpernel Venetian Scenes Placemats - Set of 4 (Large)
$42.95

Hard placemats are an easy, stylish solution for every day. Each placemat is graced by an inviting Venetian canal scene rendered by artist Marilyn Simandle. These rectangular mats measure 16 inch x 12 inch. The placemats are scuff and stain resistant as well as heat resistant. Just wipe clean with water or a mild detergent for easy care! These placemats come boxed and ready for gift giving.Made of...
Murano Art Deco Collection Wine Stopper Murano Art Deco Collection Wine Stopper
$5.71

Inspired by the artisans of Murano Italy, these handcrafted Murano like glass bottle stoppers are stunning and will wow your guests with it's elegance and style.From Cassiani Collections exclusive Murano art deco collection this stylish swirl design handmade Venetian like glass wine stopper is made of elegant gold, bronze, and copper colored glass and is attached to a Crystal clear glass base. Thi...
Venetian Glass Wine Bottle Stopper Set of 2 Venetian Glass Wine Bottle Stopper Set of 2

What Fun!! This Venezia Studio Venetian Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers come in a Set of Two and are but one of several we are offering separately. Each is individually made and will vary in color. They are the Ultimate Wine Bottle Stoppers and the perfect accessory for adding that extra bit of Pizzazz to your Bar or Table! Fantastic layered Venetian Glass with a Metal inserted wrapped with a bit of pl...
Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons / 3 Violin Concertos - Giuliano Carmignola / Venice Baroque Orchestra / Andrea Marcon Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons / 3 Violin Concertos - Giuliano Carmignola / Venice Baroque Orchestra / Andrea Marcon
$17.98

You're moaning to yourself, "Yet another Four Seasons?" But this disc, believe it or not, is actually worth hearing. Violinist Giuliano Carmignola and the Venice Baroque Orchestra use a slightly different scoring of Vivaldi's masterpiece, the 1996 Ricordi critical edition, and somehow unveil world premieres of three Vivaldi concertos. Their period-instrument performance of The Four Seasons is beau...
La biondina in gondoleta (Venetian Art Songs) La biondina in gondoleta (Venetian Art Songs)
$7.99

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Cecilia Bartoli - Rossini Recital ~ 19 Songs & Cantata: Giovanna d'Arco Cecilia Bartoli - Rossini Recital ~ 19 Songs & Cantata: Giovanna d'Arco
$7.88

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Titian Venetian Colorist [VHS] Titian Venetian Colorist [VHS]
$29.99

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Lot 26 Studio ADD-HERES Venetian Tiles Wall Stickers, 11.25 x 22.5-Inches Lot 26 Studio ADD-HERES Venetian Tiles Wall Stickers, 11.25 x 22.5-Inches
$26.52

Your walls will come alive with these beautiful Venetian Tiles adhesive wall graphics. Easy to apply, simply peel and stick. Just remove and reposition the 9 graphics to create a fresh new look....
Delta Dryden 3551 Two Handle Widespread Lavatory Faucet, Chrome Delta Dryden 3551 Two Handle Widespread Lavatory Faucet, Chrome
$208.53

3551 Finish: Chrome Shown in chrome. NOTE: This item does not ship to California or Vermont Features: -Bath faucet. -Dryden collection. -Available in chrome, aged pewter, venetian bronze, brilliance stainless. -The clean, geometric lines of the Dryden line are reminiscent of the Art Deco period of the 1920's and 30's. -The Dryden collection offers a full complement of coordinating products to cre...
Deco Style Oil Rubbed Bronze Duplex Outlet Wall Plate Deco Style Oil Rubbed Bronze Duplex Outlet Wall Plate
$9.90

This is a beautiful oil rubbed bronze plate that is a dark mahogany patina with copper undertones coming through along the edges and has an art deco look about it with the step design around the edges. This plate is for a single gang duplex outlet....

Venetian lagoon is probably one of the most fascinating spot of Italy, not only for the beautiful city
of Venice, but also for the amazing islands that sorroundings this area.
In fact Venetian lagoon do not include only the amazing city of Venice, but also the islands of
Sant’Erasmo, Giudecca, Mazzorbo, Torcello, Burano, Tronchetto, Murano and so on.
Every island have a different tradition and folklore and, for example, Burano is famous for its
painted houses and for the lacemakers women. This tradition of the island was began during 16th
century. Today Burano export lace across the World. Another example of Venetian lagoon tradition
is the island of Murano, famous for handcrafts glass such as vases, cups, chalices and tumblers,
candlesticks,  cornucopie, jewels and so on.
For this reasons Venetian lagoon is the ideal location to made the Venice Biennale, one of the
major contemporary art exhibition in the world.
The island that have the biggest impact on art and cinema is maybe Murano, where the ancient art
of blowing glass and vases production has not changed during the centuries. Nowadays there
are not new techniques to make the special glass of Murano: the result depends most of all on the
expertise and the artistic skills of the glass artisan.
The fascinating Murano glass it’s mostly used in movies set. The actor and actress use frequently
jewels like bracelet, earrings and necklace made with glass of Murano.
In the same way the artists of contemporary art made sculpture with blowing glass of Murano, and
the abstracts figures like lovers are really diffused over the world.
But the contemporary artists, with this precious material, do not made only abstract sculptures,
they made also useful things like decorated tables, lamps, mirrors, and so on.
Now you know that murano glass is really precious in different kind of art, fine arts, applied arts,
decorative arts, and sure in cinema and theatre.

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