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Academic References to Roman Mosaics

This 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, 2019

Academic References to Roman Mosaics

May 20, 2019

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What 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, 2022

What makes a mosaic ‘Roman’

May 9, 2022

The Origins and Importance of Classical Andamento in Mosaic Art

When 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 2

The Origins and Importance of Classical Andamento in Mosaic Art

Mar 2

Piece-for-Piece Copying in Roman Mosaics: Understanding the Technique

Piece-for-piece copying is a specialized method used in mosaic restoration and historical reconstruction. The goal is to replicate an…

Feb 16

Piece-for-Piece Copying in Roman Mosaics: Understanding the Technique

Feb 16

The One Thing That Defines Classical Andamento in Roman Mosaics

If 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 15

The One Thing That Defines Classical Andamento in Roman Mosaics

Feb 15

Why I Won’t Be Teaching Any More “Masterclasses” Soon

Like classical architecture with its time-tested ratios and proportions, Roman mosaics follow six clear rules of andamento. These aren’t…

Oct 23, 2024

Oct 23, 2024

Roman Mosaic Patterns & Sound Waves

The following is an autogenerated translation from a Facebook post by Dālet Prosokè and reproduced with his permission.

Sep 18, 2022

Roman Mosaic Patterns & Sound Waves

Sep 18, 2022

The Tessera That Got Away!

Blog post 9th January 2022

Jan 10, 2022

The Tessera That Got Away!

Jan 10, 2022

How long did their mosaic floors take to make?

A look at the past to understand some things about how fast we should be able to work and why it is so important.

Aug 14, 2021

How long did their mosaic floors take to make?

Aug 14, 2021

Marble surface finishes, what do you get? by Lawrence Payne

The world of marble is an endless and challenging venue for mosaicists. With all the different colors, textures, and finishes to choose…

Aug 7, 2021

Marble surface finishes, what do you get? by Lawrence Payne

Aug 7, 2021

Lawrence Payne

Lawrence Payne

I help people create authentic copies of Roman mosaics even if they do not have any background in art or crafts. romanmosaicworkshops.co.uk

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