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Interesting Facts About Carrara Marble

Marble is one of the most popular materials in the world when it comes to expensive counter-tops in high-end kitchens.

It provides a solid work surface that never stains, never chips, and is extremely easy to clean. Mankind has been making use of marble for thousands of years, and it’s proven to be a durable material that has served us in many, different ways.

Materials Commonly Found In Sculptures

Dating back as far as the dawn of modern civilisation, clay has been the material of choice for most of the ceramics and artworks that our ancestors created. Even today, clay remains a very popular medium thanks to both its abundance and flexibility, making it a great choice for those that are trying out ceramics for the first time. But clay isn’t the only material around, and there are plenty of different ones to choose from depending on the project in question.

Fascinating Facts About Michelangelo’s David

Commissioned in 1501 by the Guild of The Wool Merchants, this sculpture is considered by many to be the best ever created, with many critics calling it the perfect statue. It’s based on David, the famous figure from the Christian story of David and Goliath, different here in that Michelangelo decided to focus on just David himself, rather than the scene of his victory of his gigantic adversary. The block was made from marble recently verified to have been sourced in the Miseglia district of Carrera, an area that’s provided most of the marble for the world’s famous artworks.