dionysus

Roman mosaics of Langres, Dionysos.

Roman mosaics at the Museum of Langres

A travel and design guide to mosaics. For the past 5 years, I have been visiting Roman mosaics in France and other countries. I reproduced many of their designs and…
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Spring mosaics

Spring does not seem to be in a hurry to show up… So I thought sharing a few Roman mosaics depicting her might warm us up ! Yorkshire museum The…
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Carole & Philippe HUORT’s testimonial

Testimonial of Carole & Philippe, two happy collectors : We recently moved down to Provence, and having a drink by the pool has become one of our favorite routines! 🍸🍷🍹…
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Autumn, mosaic of the four seasons

Mosaics of Volubilis – Dionysus and the four seasons.

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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.

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