Italian Mosaics, 300-1300
Italian Mosaics, 300-1300

Author: Joachim Poeschke

Publisher: Abbeville Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780789210760

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Italian Mosaics: 300-1300 is the first comprehensive and well-researched overview of the many stunning examples of the art that still survive. It is lavishly illustrated with superb color plates, the majority of them new, specially commissioned photographs. This volume focuses on Early Christian and medieval mosaics in Italy. Each of the nineteen chapters is concise and authoritative, offering a descriptive and interpretive essay on all aspects of mosaics covering the artists and their patrons in the context of their cultural and political history. Most essays conclude with a diagram of the site, followed by a series of full- and double-page color plates showing the entire cycle. While this volume is the predecessor to the Italian Frescoes series, it also stands alone as a masterpiece of art and scholarship, which will be welcomed by art lovers and art historians alike.

The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina
The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina

Author: Paul G.P. Meyboom

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-08-24

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9004283838

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The famous Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to c. 100 B.C., is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. It presents a unique, comprehensive picture of Egypt and Nubia. The interpretation of the mosaic is disputed, suggestions ranging from an exotic decoration to a topographical picture or a religious allegory. The present study demonstrates that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with Isis and Osiris and the yearly Nile flood. The presence of these Egyptian religious scenes at Praeneste can be explained by the assimilation of isis and Fortuna, the tutelary goddess of Praeneste, and by the interpretation of the mosaic as a symbol of divine providence.

Ancient Mosaics
Ancient Mosaics

Author: Roger Ling

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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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.

Mosaics in the Medieval World
Mosaics in the Medieval World

Author: Liz James

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-10-05

Total Pages: 1748

ISBN-13: 1108508596

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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.

Byzantine Mosaics in Norman Sicily
Byzantine Mosaics in Norman Sicily

Author: Adele Cilento

Publisher: Magnus

Published: 2019-03

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9788870573022

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Sicily is famous for the spectacular mosaics found in its magnificent palaces, chapels and cathedrals. Commissioned during the twelfth century by Sicily's Norman rulers and largely the work of Greek-speaking mosaicists brought to Sicily from Constantinople, these mosaics are among the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art in existence. A brief historical introduction about Byzantine, Arab and Norman domination and the spread of Byzantine art in Sicily is followed by three chapters dedicated to the greatest examples of Byzantine influence in Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale. With more than 175 color photographs, this extensively illustrated book provides a fascinating look at these mosaics. There are many close-ups, along with breathtaking views of interior spaces. Text in English and Italian.

Mosaics with Rosano (a Beginner's Guide to Creating Artful Mosaics)
Mosaics with Rosano (a Beginner's Guide to Creating Artful Mosaics)

Author: Aureleo Rosano

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-11-23

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9780359246335

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A beginning yet thorough mosaic course with master mosaic artist Aureleo Rosano of Tucson, Arizona. Lessons and explanations about glass, grout, surfaces and techniques, with a bit of history and some cultural moments. Full color photos and demonstrations throughout.

Roman Mosaics in the J. Paul Getty Museum
Roman Mosaics in the J. Paul Getty Museum

Author: Alexis Belis

Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781606064979

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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.

The Apse Mosaic in Early Medieval Rome
The Apse Mosaic in Early Medieval Rome

Author: Erik Thunø

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-04-20

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1107069904

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This book focuses on apse mosaics in Rome and engages topics including time, intercession, materiality, repetition, and vision.

Oil and Marble
Oil and Marble

Author: Stephanie Storey

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1628726393

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"From 1501 to 1505, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti both lived and worked in Florence. Leonardo was a charming, handsome fifty year-old at the peak of his career. Michelangelo was a temperamental sculptor in his mid-twenties, desperate to make a name for himself. The two despise each other."--Front jacket flap.

Mosaic Masterpieces
Mosaic Masterpieces

Author: Marty Noble

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0486497488

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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.