PinnedLawrence PayneAcademic 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
PinnedLawrence PayneWhat 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
Lawrence PayneWhy I Won’t Be Teaching Any More “Masterclasses” SoonLike classical architecture with its time-tested ratios and proportions, Roman mosaics follow six clear rules of andamento. These aren’t…Oct 23Oct 23
Lawrence PayneRoman Mosaic Patterns & Sound WavesThe following is an autogenerated translation from a Facebook post by Dālet Prosokè and reproduced with his permission.Sep 18, 2022Sep 18, 2022
Lawrence PayneHow 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, 2021Aug 14, 2021
Lawrence PayneMarble surface finishes, what do you get? by Lawrence PayneThe world of marble is an endless and challenging venue for mosaicists. With all the different colors, textures, and finishes to choose…Aug 7, 2021Aug 7, 2021
Lawrence PayneCritiquing the finished mosaicWhat do I look for in a finished mosaic? Here is something from the teaching course, but you can use it when looking at your own work…Aug 27, 2019Aug 27, 2019
Lawrence PayneResizing figure mosaicsFirst you need to find out what size the mosaic would be if you completed it using the same number of tesserae as the original…Aug 18, 2019Aug 18, 2019
