Fragments

Fragments

Total Number	272
Total Number Missing	6
Purpose	Decorative

Fragments (frammenti), like their name suggests, are small broken pieces of other artwork, and are a sub-set of material culture. When larger carvings were destroyed, the remains were often discarded. However, on occasion, remaining fragments were spared and often set into a wall. The fragment is not an intentional piece of artwork; no one makes fragments. Instead, they are the leftovers from grander objects that no longer exist. While they may have once been part of an important artistic sculpture, they are no longer of much significance.

An architectural fragment, most likely left over from a decorated window arch

Statistics

• The oldest fragment is located in Castello and dates from 450 AD.
• The most recent fragment is located in Castello and dates from 1700 AD.
• The fragment in the most need of restoration is located in San Polo.

Damage and Preservation

For information pertaining to the damage of Venetian fragments, please see the Damage to public art page.

For information pertaining to the preservation of Venetian fragments, please see the Restoration and preservation of public art page.

Location

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References

• Rizzi, Alberto. "Scultura Esterna a Venezia." Stamperia di Venezia Editrice, 1987.
• Venice Project Center

Bibliography

• 2010 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
• 2008 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
• 2007 WPI PreserVenice Project Team
• 2000 WPI PreserVenice Project Team

External Links

• www.preservenice.org
• www.venice2point0.org