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Ancient Mosaics,Used
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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 GraecoRoman 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 blackandwhite 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Ancient Mosaics'? A: The book 'Ancient Mosaics' primarily focuses on the evolution of mosaic art from the Hellenistic period to the early Christian era, with special attention to the Roman Empire and its regional variations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ancient Mosaics'? A: The author of 'Ancient Mosaics' is Roger Ling, a noted classical scholar.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Ancient Mosaics' have? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ancient Mosaics'? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' contains 144 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Ancient Mosaics'? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' was published on July 27, 1998.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Ancient Mosaics' in? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' is in new condition.
- Q: Does 'Ancient Mosaics' have illustrations? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' is handsomely illustrated, providing visual context to the text.
- Q: What topics does 'Ancient Mosaics' cover? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' covers topics such as techniques, materials, styles, and the cultural significance of mosaics from ancient times.
- Q: Is 'Ancient Mosaics' suitable for general readers? A: 'Ancient Mosaics' is designed to appeal to not only scholars and art historians but also general readers interested in classical art.
- Q: What is the significance of mosaics in ancient cultures according to the book? A: According to the book, mosaics were significant in ancient cultures as a hallmark of luxury and artistic expression, reflecting domestic and imperial tastes.