The Art of Stonemasonry - Past and Present
Conclusions
For geological and historical reasons, it is possible to state work
techniques were brought by Italian immigrants and adapted to local
rocks (harder) for the most part.
Curitiba urban and economic development has been intimately linked
to street and square paving, mainly to the granite and, later, to the
dolomitic marble and diabase for paving with petit-pavé.
Petit-pavé, known as “Portuguese mosaic” in other places of Brazil, is
bound to Italian influence, with the carving technique coming here
with the immigrants.
Abundant rocks with quite good resistance in the region and Italian
immigrants' workmanship were fundamental historical factors for
Curitiba urban development throughout the last century, and
stonemason activity represents a strong cultural heritage.View entire presentation