INDEX 12
Prefaces
Alfonso Acocella
18
Travertine, an italian stone Location and characteristics of the material Emanuela Ferretti
36
Historical identity Sienese travertine from the Middle Ages to the Modern Period Annamaria Ferrari
62
From matter to material Formation, appearance and characterization of travertine Davide Turrini
96
TRADITION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION Lines of production of the Sienese Travertine Alberto Ferraresi
136
PATTERNS, METHODS, APPLICATIONS Constructions in travertine Raffaela Zizzari
194
exterior design Monoliths for cities and landscapes Sara Benzi
206
Water and stone Water and stone. Travertine from spa to bathroom Davide Turrini
222
Interior design Tactile stones for new lifestyles Alessandra Acocella
242
Between monument and site-specific art Travertine in modern sculpture Luigi Alini
258
Material, form and dream Travertine in contemporary architecture General references Photo references Authors The DOCUP 2000-2006 Program of Regione Toscana The Consortium of Rapolano Travertine