Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World
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Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World
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Author : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999
Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World written by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Architecture categories.
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.
Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World
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Author : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999
Mosaics Of The Greek And Roman World written by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin and has been published by Cambridge : Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Art categories.
First major study in English of the art of mosaics in antiquity.
The Mosaics Of Roman Crete
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Author : Rebecca J. Sweetman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-05-31
The Mosaics Of Roman Crete written by Rebecca J. Sweetman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-31 with Art categories.
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.
Greek And Roman Mosaics
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Author : Umberto Pappalardo
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2019-09-17
Greek And Roman Mosaics written by Umberto Pappalardo and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-17 with Art categories.
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 Knowledge
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Author : Andrew M. Riggsby
language : en
Publisher: Classical Culture and Society
Release Date : 2019
Mosaics Of Knowledge written by Andrew M. Riggsby and has been published by Classical Culture and Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with History categories.
In the Roman world technologies were limited to small, scattered social groups. By examining five technologies: lists, tables, weights and measures, artistic perspective, and mapping, this book shows how the Romans broke up a world we might have imagined them to unite. This study combines detailed readings of a wide variety of evidence (inscriptions, small archeological finds, artworks, literary texts) with theoretical consideration of the social, cognitive, and material contexts for their use to present a unique portrait of Roman computing capabilities, limitations, and habits.
Greek And Roman Mosaics
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Author : Umberto Pappalardo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Greek And Roman Mosaics written by Umberto Pappalardo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with ART categories.
"Greek and Roman Mosaics is a masterly overview of the rich and varied ancient art of mosaic. In the first part of this handsome volume, the styles and techniques of the ancient mosaicist's art are given a concise yet authoritative exposition. The second, and larger, part conducts the reader on a chronological tour of the most important centers of the art form's development. Featuring more than two hundred newly commissioned photographs, Greek and Roman Mosaics is the first survey of its subject to be illustrated in full color"--
Piece By Piece
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Author : Michael Avi-Yonah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Piece By Piece written by Michael Avi-Yonah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Mosaics categories.
Describes ancient and modern mosaic techniques, as well as early Greek, Roman, and Byzantine mosaics.
Ancient Mosaics
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Author : Roger Ling
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Ancient Mosaics written by Roger Ling and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Mosaics, Ancient categories.
Using thousands and sometimes millions of pieces of colored stone or glass to create elaborate patterns or scenes is a painstaking and expensive way to decorate a surface. Yet the art of mosaic enjoyed spectacular success in the Graeco-Roman world, where its practitioners created some of the most beautiful artworks in history. This handsomely illustrated and elegantly written book traces the evolution of mosaic from the Hellenistic period to the early Christian era, with particular emphasis on the Roman Empire, and examines its regional variations from Britain to North Africa and from the Levant to the Spanish seaboard. The eminent classical scholar Roger Ling explains how mosaics were first made in the fifth century B.C. with the use of inset pebbles to provide durable pavements. He shows how mosaic became one of the hallmarks of luxury in Roman times, when such masterpieces of imperial floor decoration as the black-and-white silhouette pavements of Ostia and the colorful figure compositions of Piazza Armerina in Sicily were created. From pavements, mosaic graduated to walls and ceilings, where it culminated in the soaring blue and gold work of early Christian churches in Rome, Constantinople, and Ravenna. Ling examines the wide range of styles and subject matter employed by mosaicists, whether geometric patterns or figurative scenes of mythology, agriculture, and hunting, and explores what mosaics reveal about domestic and imperial tastes and aspirations. Such topics as techniques and materials, the relationship of mosaic to other forms of interior decoration, and the influence of ancient mosaics in more recent times are also discussed in detail. Illuminating, attractive, and affordable, this book makes a major contribution to classical scholarship and will also appeal strongly to art historians, artists, designers, and general readers.
Mosaics In The Medieval World
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Author : Liz James
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-10-05
Mosaics In The Medieval World written by Liz James and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-05 with Art categories.
In this book, Liz James offers a comprehensive history of wall mosaics produced in the European and Islamic middle ages. Taking into account a wide range of issues, including style and iconography, technique and material, and function and patronage, she examines mosaics within their historical context. She asks why the mosaic was such a popular medium and considers how mosaics work as historical 'documents' that tell us about attitudes and beliefs in the medieval world. The book is divided into two part. Part I explores the technical aspects of mosaics, including glass production, labour and materials, and costs. In Part II, James provides a chronological history of mosaics, charting the low and high points of mosaic art up until its abrupt end in the late middle ages. Written in a clear and engaging style, her book will serve as an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval mosaics.
The Roman Banquet
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Author : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003
The Roman Banquet written by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
Dining was an important social occasion in the classical world. Scenes of drinking and dining decorate the wall paintings and mosaic pavements of many Roman houses. They are also painted in tombs and carved in relief on sarcophagi and on innumerable smaller grave monuments. Drawing frequently upon ancient literature inscriptions as well as archaeological evidence, this book examines the visual and material evidence for dining through Roman antiquity. Richly illustrated, Roman Banqueting offers the fullest and varied picture of the role of the banquet in Roman life.