PinnedAcademic References to Roman MosaicsThis page is where you will find the references that I have come across for ancient and contemporary sources on Roman mosaics. They will…May 20, 2019May 20, 2019
PinnedWhat makes a mosaic ‘Roman’And it’s nothing to do with when it was made or what material they used for the tesserae (Latin for mosaic tiles).May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Roman Mosaic Production: Prefabrication, Labour, and Questions Raised(This article was part generated by AI (Perplexity) then edited, frequently by a human, me! It is made to raise questions and not give…18h ago18h ago
The Mosaics of the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Tainaron — A Transitional Chapter in Mosaic HistoryNestled on the southernmost tip of the Mani Peninsula, the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Tainaron has long been a site of historical and…Mar 24Mar 24
“If You Teach 10 Things, Get Rid of 9"How narrowing my focus on my teaching mosaics unlocked more creativity, clarity, and connection than I ever expectedMar 23Mar 23
The Revival of Roman Mosaics in the 19th and 20th Century: A New Perspective on Andamento and the…In the late 1800s and early 1900s, there was a resurgence of interest in Roman mosaics, particularly in the UK and Italy.Mar 16Mar 16
Opus Vermiculatum: Why ‘Worm-Like’ Is About More Than Just ShapeThe term opus vermiculatum (Latin for “wormlike work”) is a staple of mosaic scholarship, universally described as a technique using tiny…Mar 14Mar 14
The Origins and Importance of Classical Andamento in Mosaic ArtWhen was andamento — the flow of lines in a mosaic — first used, and why is it so essential? Based on my observations, I believe the…Mar 2Mar 2
Piece-for-Piece Copying in Roman Mosaics: Understanding the TechniquePiece-for-piece copying is a specialized method used in mosaic restoration and historical reconstruction. The goal is to replicate an…Feb 16Feb 16
The One Thing That Defines Classical Andamento in Roman MosaicsIf you’ve ever looked at a Roman mosaic and felt like something just clicked — as if the design had an effortless flow — you were likely…Feb 15Feb 15