August in mosaics
August in the Julian Calendar In 46 BC. Julius Cesar instaured a 365-day solar calendar (plus a 366 every four years). Our modern western calendar is based upon it. Mosaic…
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Roman mosaics in Germany – Nennig
Visiting the Nennig mosaic was my first goal in a trip I took in June 2019 to Northeastern France and Western Germany. I give practical information about this trip (itinerary,…
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Mosaics of Northeastern Gaul, June 2019
A five days mosaics trip. The itinerary and logistics of a 5 days trip to sightsee Roman mosaics of Northeastern France and Western Germany. Detailed articles about the actual mosaics…
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Roman floral patterns
Political stability promotes creativity. In the provinces of Gaul, as in the rest of the Occident and Roman empire, the 2nd century, thanks to political stability beginning with Trajan, saw…
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The Mosaic of the Seasons in Corinium
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An old book… I just received from Britain an old book, published in 1850 “Illustrations of Remains of Roman Art in Cirencester, the site of ancient Corinium”. Title page …
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The Griffin Minaudiere
folder_openFrederic Lecut's Mosaics, History & Archeology
The Griffin Minaudiere is inspired by actual two Roman mosaics built in very different parts of the empire. The Greek island of Rhodes, The Fishbourne palace in the UK The…
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The mosaics of Notre Dame de Paris
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Notre Dame de Paris has no mosaics but it was built on top of 4th and 6 th centuries basilicas decorated with them. Some of fragments were unearthed during archaeological digs on the parvis Notre Dame.
March at mosaicblues
Is there such a thing as Too many irons on the fire ? I always have many projects going on… It would drive some people nuts. but when it comes…
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Mosaics of Volubilis – Dionysus and the four seasons.
the mosaic of the four seasons decorates the triclinium of the house of Dyonisus in Volubilis, Morocco. It is composed of 3 parts. At the entrance to the room, 2 apotropaic Gorgons ward off the indelicate guests and evil eye. A unique composition of Dionysian and seasonal themes ornates the center of the room, while a wide geometric border is set on the space where the banquet’s bed would be set.
Welcome to March !
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Martius The Month of March : Martius or mensis Martius was the first month of the ancient Roman year until 153 BC. After that time, Martius became the 3rd month,…
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