The primitive art in Venice was, of course, the mosaic.
We can admire wonderful examples of it in Venice itself and in the lagoon.
Should you find yourself in Torcello, for example, don’t forget to enter in the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and have a look at the fantastic mosaics inside it, especially the “Final judgement” you will see above the main door. For sure, that mosaic inspired Giotto in painting the same theme in the Cappella degli Scrovegni.
A room of the permanent exhibition inside the Bisazza Foundation
But if you have a bit of time to spend in the countryside of Venice too, Vicenza is a very nice town, and a few kilometres away from Vicenza, the Bisazza Fondation really worth a visit.
It’s an incredible collection of artwork made by some of the most important designers and architects, using mosaic tesserae.
Here you can see some photos, but if you can see it with your own eyes, it will be really amazing!
There is also a very interesting permanent exhibition of photography.
Free entrance.
A room of the permanent exhibition inside the Bisazza Foundation