Pappalardo, Umberto, 1949-
New York, NY : Abbeville Press, 2012.
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- 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 — Provided by publisher.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-311) and index.
- The origins and spread of mosaics — Etymological considerations — The method of execution — Pliny and Vitruvius on mosaics — Types of mosaic — The mosaicists and their signatures — Workshops and repertories — The dating of mosaics — Mosaics and textiles — Mosaics and architecture — Wall and vault mosaics — The stylistic development of mosaics — The iconography of mosaics — The mosaics. Pella Alexandria Pergamon Delos Palestrina The House of the Faun at Pompeii The Alexander mosaic The fish mosaic from the House of the Faun Other notable dwellings of Pompeii Nymphaea of the Vesuvian cities Mosaic foundations of Campania The Villa Adriana at Tivoli The Musée National du Bardo, Tunis Antioch on the Orontes Piazza Armerina The Basilica of Junius Bassus in Rome The Great Palace of Constantinople The Basilica of San Vitale at Ravenna The mosaic of the Holy Land at Madaba.
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