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Geometric Patterns from Roman Mosaics and how to Draw Them

Author : Robert Field
Publisher : Tarquin Group
ISBN 13 : 9780906212639
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Geometric Patterns from Roman Mosaics and how to Draw Them written by Robert Field and published by Tarquin Group. This book was released on 1988 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roman geometric patterns radiate symmetry and order. Drawing the patterns is not just a question of mechanically copying the work of someone else square by square, but of understanding the underlying structure. The patterns are built up from simple elements which seem to 'grow' and develop in an almost organic or living way. This book is arranged as a series of drawing exercises. There is no better way of appreciating the skill and imagination of those artists than by drawing their designs yourself. To 'feel' how a cross 'grows' into a swastika pattern which then 'grows' into a complex interlocking design is something which can only be experienced at first hand. This second edition incorporates the same "drawing led" approach to learning about the subject and as such is invaluable in using the designs for contemporary mosaic, or pattern, design. New photographs and updated text strengthen this approach further. Ideal for schools, shops in or near Roman remains, and historical and art/design sections of shops.

Geometric Patterns from Roman Mosaics

Author : Robert J. Field
Publisher : Turtleback
ISBN 13 : 9780613876971
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (769 download)

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Book Synopsis Geometric Patterns from Roman Mosaics by : Robert J. Field

Download or read book Geometric Patterns from Roman Mosaics written by Robert J. Field and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1993-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book concentrates not on the figurative panels but on the geometric borders and patterns with which virtually all floors and corridors were decorated. Robert Fields has collected examples from many different sites and the book is arranged as a series of step-by-step drawing exercises. Experiencing the way the design elements are linked together is undoubtedly the best way to appreciate how inventive and skillful those ancient artists were.

Between Global and Local

Author : Rebecca A. Salem
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Between Global and Local written by Rebecca A. Salem and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often assumed that mosaicists working in different parts of the Roman Empire utilized specific repertoires of geometric patterns, specific to that locality, which formed distinct regional styles. Accordingly, scholarship has sought to assign particular layouts and ornamentation to different areas around the Empire: illusionistic patterns mimicking architectural elements such as coffering in the Eastern Roman Empire, black and white scenes of imagery with no geometric designs in central Italy, and large figural scenes bordered with geometric patterns in North Africa. But this existing model of regional difference does not explain the similarities that can also be seen. For example, the gridded geometric layout has been described as distinctive to Gallic mosaics, but further examination shows that it was also used frequently in Roman mosaics found in modern day Tunisia and Syria. Arguably, such commonalities are indicative of a greater level of connectivity and exchange across the empire regarding mosaic design than has previously been recognized. Focusing on the provinces of Gallia Narbonensis and Gallia Belgica, this thesis analyses geometric layouts and patterns of mosaics in domestic contexts across these territories, primarily during the first to third centuries CE. Despite their different temporal introductions to mosaics and geographic locations, the mosaics of Gallia Narbonensisand Gallia Belgica possess similar design repertoires. Observable similarities in designs can be used to map the movement of ideas, materials, and practitioners, facilitated by roads and waterways. This presents new insight into cultural transference amongst regional provinces. Placing the results within the wider context of mosaic design elsewhere in the Roman Empire, this study also challenges traditional interpretations of widespread mosaic differences between regions, instead arguing for a greater degree of homogeneity in the layout of geometric mosaics. This thesis aims to demonstrate that geometric mosaic designs are influenced by not only local considerations, but by Empire-wide trends.

Greek and Roman Mosaics

Author : Umberto Pappalardo
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0789213397
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Greek and Roman Mosaics written by Umberto Pappalardo and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-illustrated survey of a spectacular ancient art, now available in an affordable edition Mosaic has been called “painting for eternity,” and it is in fact one of the few arts of antiquity to survive in something like its original condition and variety. Mosaic pavements with geometric and figural motifs first appeared in Greece at the end of the fifth century BC and subsequently spread throughout the classical world, from the palaces of emperors and kings to even relatively modest private homes. Across the Mediterranean, local workshops cultivated many distinctive regional styles, while traveling teams of Hellenistic craftsmen produced figural mosaics of stunning refinement, often modeled after famous paintings; indeed, their work constitutes one of our only records of classical Greek painting, which has been almost entirely lost. The styles and techniques of the ancient mosaicist’s art are given a concise yet authoritative exposition in the first part of this handsome volume. The second, and larger, part conducts the reader on a chronologically ordered tour of the most important centers of the art form’s development, from the Macedonian capital of Pella, whose compositions in natural pebbles set a high artistic standard for mosaics at the beginning of their history, to the Basilica of San Vitale at Ravenna, whose wall and vault mosaics, with their glittering vision of a triumphant Christianity, mark the transition between antiquity and the Middle Ages. Special attention is given to Pompeii and its surroundings, where the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 preserved intact an astonishing variety of mosaics, including such ambitious figural scenes as the famous Alexander Mosaic, composed of some four million miniscule tesserae, as well as characteristically Roman pavements in black and white, and the brightly colored wall mosaics of garden grottoes. Featuring more than 230 vibrant photographs, many newly commissioned, Greek and Roman Mosaics is the first survey of its subject to be illustrated in full color. It will be an essential visual reference for every student of classical antiquity, and a source of considerable delight for art lovers.

Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World

Author : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521002301
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (23 download)

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Book Synopsis Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World by : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin

Download or read book Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World written by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive account of mosaics in the ancient world from the early pebble mosaics of Greece to the pavements of Christian churches in the East. Separate chapters in Part I cover the principal regions of the Roman Empire in turn, in order to bring out the distinctive characteristics of their mosaic workshops. Questions of technique and production, of the role of mosaics in architecture, and of their social functions and implications are treated in Part II. The book discusses both well-known works and recent finds, and balances consideration of exceptional masterpieces against standard workshop production. Two main lines of approach are followed throughout: first, the role of mosaics as a significant art form, which over an unbroken span illuminates the evolution of pictorial style better than any comparable surviving medium; and secondly, their character as works of artisan production closely linked to their architectural context.

Ancient Mosaics

Author : Roger Ling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Mosaics written by Roger Ling and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text traces the history of mosaics, examining its chronological evolution from Hellenistic to Early Christian times and its regional variations. Topics discussed include mosaic technique and workshop organization and the relationship of mosaic to other forms of interior design.

Tunisian Mosaics

Author : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892368570
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (685 download)

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Book Synopsis Tunisian Mosaics by : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader

Download or read book Tunisian Mosaics written by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Roman Empire expanded its African settlements in the early centuries of the common era, thousands of mosaic floor pavements were fashioned to adorn the townhouses and rural estates of the African upper classes. Between the second and sixth centuries, mosaic art blossomed, particularly in Africa Proconsularis, the region comprising modern Tunisia. In contrast to the official art of imperial Rome, mosaics generally expressed the worldviews of private citizens. These artworks are remarkable for the intricate beauty of their polychromatic geometric and floral designs, as well as for figural scenes depicting the interests and activities of the patrons who commissioned them--scenes of daily life, athletic contests, gladiator spectacles, and classical literature and mythology. Abundantly illustrated throughout, Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa offers the general reader a lively introduction to this extraordinary ancient art. Initial chapters survey the historical background of Roman Africa and discuss the development of mosaic art in the Mediterranean. Subsequent chapters profile Tunisia's major mosaic sites and tour the collections of important museums. A final chapter surveys current initiatives to preserve this heritage for future generations.

Woolly Thoughts

Author : Pat Ashforth
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486460843
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Woolly Thoughts written by Pat Ashforth and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's the revolutionary way to knit -- easy, fun, and foolproof! Beginners and experienced knitters need only master a single stitch to create their own designs with patchwork squares. More than 100 illustrations.

Geometric Patterns from Churches & Cathedrals

Author : Robert Field
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781899618132
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Geometric Patterns from Churches & Cathedrals written by Robert Field and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patterns from churches and cathedrals that are explored and demonstrated so that they can be used in your own designs. Perfect follow up activities for school and other youth trips to these magnificent places. Robert Field has travelled extensively and has taken his camera and a keen eye with him wherever he has gone. Many people will be both suprised and delighted by the sheer number and variety of interesting patterns that he has discovered. This is one of a series of Geometric Patterns books that will appeal both to those who have a particular interest in the topic covered but also to those who are looking for a rich resource of pattern designs.

Roman Art

Author : Donald Emrys Strong
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300052930
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (529 download)

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Download or read book Roman Art written by Donald Emrys Strong and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1976, this standard work on the subject traces the development of Roman art from its beginings to the end of the fourth century AD, embracing the monuments of the Republic and then of the later Roman empire, demonstrating how all the arts of a given period combine to mirror its social, cultural, and idealogical character. This new edition includes an emended text with full notes and references, and an updated bibliography.

Roman Mosaics in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Author : Alexis Belis
Publisher : J. Paul Getty Museum
ISBN 13 : 9781606064979
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book Roman Mosaics in the J. Paul Getty Museum written by Alexis Belis and published by J. Paul Getty Museum. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mosaics in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum span the second through the sixth centuries AD and reveal the diversity of compositions found throughout the Roman Empire during this period. Elaborate floors of stone and glass tesserae transformed private dwellings and public buildings alike into spectacular settings of vibrant color, figural imagery, and geometric design. Scenes from mythology, nature, daily life, and spectacles in the arena enlivened interior spaces and reflected the cultural ambitions of wealthy patrons. This online catalogue documents all of the mosaics in the Getty Museum’s collection, presenting their artistry in new color photography as well as the contexts of their discovery and excavation across Rome's expanding empire—from its center in Italy to provinces in southern Gaul, North Africa, and ancient Syria. The free online edition of this open-access catalogue, available at www.getty.edu/publications/romanmosaics/, includes zoomable high-resolution photography, embedded glossary terms and additional comparative images, and interactive maps drawn from the Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire. Also available are free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book, CSV and JSON downloads of the object data from the catalogue, and JPG and PPT downloads of the main catalogue images.

Cosmatesque Ornament

Author : Paloma Pajares-Ayuela
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393730371
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Cosmatesque Ornament written by Paloma Pajares-Ayuela and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated study of architectural ornament in the late Middle Ages.

Mosaics as History

Author : G. W. Bowersock
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674022928
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book Mosaics as History written by G. W. Bowersock and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past century, exploration and serendipity have uncovered mosaic after mosaic in the Near East—maps, historical images and religious scenes constituting a treasure of new testimony from antiquity. In them, Bowersock finds historical evidence, illustrations of literary and mythological tradition, religious icons, and monuments to civic pride.

Mosaic Masterpieces

Author : Marty Noble
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486497488
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Mosaic Masterpieces written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 30 historic mosaics feature works by Gaudí from Barcelona's Park Güell plus ancient Roman and Islamic art. Sources include synagogues, Christian basilicas, and mosques in Tunis, Ravenna, Venice, and Jerusalem.

Geometric and Floral Patterns in Ancient Mosaics

Author : Asher Ovadiah
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788870624939
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (249 download)

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Download or read book Geometric and Floral Patterns in Ancient Mosaics written by Asher Ovadiah and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Roman Art

Author : Nancy Lorraine Thompson
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 1588392228
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Roman Art written by Nancy Lorraine Thompson and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2007 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete introduction to the rich cultural legacy of Rome through the study of Roman art ... It includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of forty-five works of art in the Roman collection organized in three thematic sections: Power and Authority in Roman Portraiture; Myth, Religion, and the Afterlife; and Daily Life in Ancient Rome. This resource also provides lesson plans and classroom activities."--Publisher website.

The Mosaics of Roman Crete

Author : Rebecca J. Sweetman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107018404
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Mosaics of Roman Crete written by Rebecca J. Sweetman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the rich corpus of mosaics created in Crete during the Roman and Late Antique eras. It provides essential information on the style, iconography, and chronology of the material, as well as discussion of the craftspeople who created them and the technologies they used. The contextualized mosaic evidence also reveals a new understanding of Roman and Late Antique Crete. It helps shed light on the processes by which Crete became part of the Roman Empire, its subsequent Christianization, and the pivotal role the island played in the Mediterranean network of societies during these periods. This book provides an original approach to the study of mosaics and an innovative method of presenting a diachronic view of provincial Cretan society.