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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

Walls of Marble, Floors of Stone: What Fishbourne Roman Palace Reveals About Roman Luxury

When you visit Fishbourne Roman Palace, one of Britain’s most remarkable Roman sites, it’s easy to be dazzled by the famous mosaics…

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Walls of Marble, Floors of Stone: What Fishbourne Roman Palace Reveals About Roman Luxury

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Why I Use a Staff in Mosaic Work (and Why You Should Too)

When most people approach mosaic work, especially geometric patterns, their first instinct is to reach for a ruler or tape measure. It’s…

Apr 26

Why I Use a Staff in Mosaic Work (and Why You Should Too)

Apr 26

Why Every Beginner in Mosaics Should Start with Classical Andamento

One of the biggest myths about mosaic-making is that you have to be “naturally artistic” to succeed. The truth is, you don’t.

Apr 26

Why Every Beginner in Mosaics Should Start with Classical Andamento

Apr 26

The Hidden Artistic Principles of Roman Mosaic Rules

(Further observations touched on in my article, ‘The Six Rules of Classical Andamento in Roman Mosaics: Why Ancient Visual Harmony Still…

Apr 26

The Hidden Artistic Principles of Roman Mosaic Rules

Apr 26

The Six Rules of Classical Andamento in Roman Mosaics: Why Ancient Visual Harmony Still Matters

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Apr 23

The Six Rules of Classical Andamento in Roman Mosaics: Why Ancient Visual Harmony Still Matters

Apr 23

The Hidden Mastery in Roman Mosaics: Art Through Labour

Seeing Work, Not Just Art

Apr 21

The Hidden Mastery in Roman Mosaics: Art Through Labour

Apr 21

Roman Mosaicists: Labourers or Artists? The Dichotomy of Craft

Imagine stepping into a Roman villa. Your eyes are drawn to the floor, where a vibrant mosaic unfolds — a scene of gods and goddesses…

Apr 19

Roman Mosaicists: Labourers or Artists? The Dichotomy of Craft

Apr 19

Who Were the Mosaicists in the Roman World?

The identity and social status of mosaicists in the Roman world can be pieced together from surviving evidence, including the technical…

Apr 19

Who Were the Mosaicists in the Roman World?

Apr 19

Lawrence Payne / Roman Mosaic Workshops

Lawrence Payne / Roman Mosaic Workshops

Want to dig deeper into Roman mosaics? Explore guides, and more at https://romanmosaicworkshops.co.uk/ or follow my daily posts on Instagram. @romanmosaics

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