Roman Mosaic Floor Patterns

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Roman mosaic floor patterns. They were highly influenced by earlier and contemporary hellenistic greek mosaics and often included famous figures from history and mythology such as alexander the great in the alexander mosaic. Once again the roman use of mosaics to decorate wall space and vaults would go on to influence the interior decorators of christian churches from the 4th century ce. These are all copied from originals and made in my studio in the uk. With strong and straight masculine lines mosaic makers were.

Mar 5 2014 explore jenny slocombe s board ancient roman mosaic patterns on pinterest. Feb 29 2020 copies of roman mosaics borders and motifs. See more ideas about roman mosaic mosaic mosaic art. Glossary of typical ornamental roman mosaic patterns with pictures linked to examples from our roman mosaics for sale.

Swastika meander the swastika is a sign of good luck since the ancient times. A roman mosaic is a mosaic made during the roman period throughout the roman republic and later empire mosaics were used in a variety of private and public buildings. The floors of the pools themselves were often set with mosaic as were the floors of mausolea sometimes even incorporating a portrait of the deceased.