Ontelly

Material World - 17/07/2008

Logo for Material World - 17/07/2008

Diana Edwards from the University of Bristol joins Quentin Cooper to discuss the latest restoration efforts in Venice's Basilica di San Marco, where repeated flooding is slowly destroying the cathedral's priceless mosaics. The intricate tiling covers over 8,000 square metres of walls and vaults, but salt water seeping in from the basement is damaging the lime mortar holding it in place.