Lawrence Payne
@romanmosaics.bsky.social
Mosaicist specialising in the production of Roman mosaics 2nd century BCE - 6th century CE. Learning stuff here, https://roman-mosaic-workshops.ecwid.com/
I've just published an article that looks at how mosaics have a unique place amongst all the crafts and art from ancient Rome. romanmosaicworkshops.medium.com/understandin...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I've just published an article that looks at how mosaics have a unique place amongst all the crafts and art from ancient Rome. romanmosaicworkshops.medium.com/understandin...
A new version of the museum guide to Roman mosaics will be available soon. This guide focuses on laying the stones and what that tells us about the makers. #romanmosaics #romanmosaic #mosaicandamento #mosaicguide #museumguide
March 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A new version of the museum guide to Roman mosaics will be available soon. This guide focuses on laying the stones and what that tells us about the makers. #romanmosaics #romanmosaic #mosaicandamento #mosaicguide #museumguide
If I compressed the last 22 years into one thing it would be these two charts! What Roman mosaicists used is the 'Classical Andamento' one. The Classical Andamento Workbook coming soon will take it further but you can get what you need by applying those methods.
February 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
If I compressed the last 22 years into one thing it would be these two charts! What Roman mosaicists used is the 'Classical Andamento' one. The Classical Andamento Workbook coming soon will take it further but you can get what you need by applying those methods.
Interesting article on the stones used in the Alexander Mosaic www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/01/f...
Famous Alexander Mosaic found in Pompeii is made with 10-color tesserae from Italy, Greece, the Iberian Peninsula, and Tunisia
The Alexander Mosaic, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), is one of the most significant works of Roman antiquity. This mosaic, with monumental dimensions (583 x 325 cm) and...
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January 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Interesting article on the stones used in the Alexander Mosaic www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/01/f...
On our last morning on a trip to Paros, I stumbled upon mosaics from a Hellenistic house (2nd c. BCE), tucked away behind the museum. A fascinating transition from pebble to cut stone mosaics, yet barely signposted. How is this not better known? #mosaicmonday
December 23, 2024 at 7:35 AM
On our last morning on a trip to Paros, I stumbled upon mosaics from a Hellenistic house (2nd c. BCE), tucked away behind the museum. A fascinating transition from pebble to cut stone mosaics, yet barely signposted. How is this not better known? #mosaicmonday
In my opinion, if we were to strip away the usual associations with those mosaics and got down to the way in which they were made then this would be it. This is to do with the making of the mosaic. #romanmosaic #romanmosaics #andamento
December 13, 2024 at 5:37 AM
In my opinion, if we were to strip away the usual associations with those mosaics and got down to the way in which they were made then this would be it. This is to do with the making of the mosaic. #romanmosaic #romanmosaics #andamento
Solomon's Knot motif, five points where the strands perfectly curve around the single white centre tesserae. But, these single white Centre Tesserae act almost like 'ghost points' - they're essential to the pattern but don't really exist, like seeing daylight through windows in the design.
December 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Solomon's Knot motif, five points where the strands perfectly curve around the single white centre tesserae. But, these single white Centre Tesserae act almost like 'ghost points' - they're essential to the pattern but don't really exist, like seeing daylight through windows in the design.
Reposted by Lawrence Payne
Fallen in love with these cute fishes found at Wroxeter this summer? Hear more from Roger White at the ASPROM Symposium on Roman Mosaics, online, Saturday 7 December, 13.50-17.30 (UK time) - free to attend!
Full programme/joining details in second part of this post. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
Full programme/joining details in second part of this post. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
PS For those who can't wait to see the photo from the English Heritage website, here it is. Guaranteed to raise a smile!
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December 2, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Fallen in love with these cute fishes found at Wroxeter this summer? Hear more from Roger White at the ASPROM Symposium on Roman Mosaics, online, Saturday 7 December, 13.50-17.30 (UK time) - free to attend!
Full programme/joining details in second part of this post. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
Full programme/joining details in second part of this post. 1/2
#MosaicMonday
Reposted by Lawrence Payne
A bonus post for this #MosaicMonday! @romanmosaics.bsky.social will be one of the speakers at the ASPROM Symposium on Roman Mosaics, online, Saturday 7 December, 13.50-17.30 (UK time) - free to attend! Click on the second part of this post for the full programme and how to join. 1/2
November 25, 2024 at 11:43 AM
A bonus post for this #MosaicMonday! @romanmosaics.bsky.social will be one of the speakers at the ASPROM Symposium on Roman Mosaics, online, Saturday 7 December, 13.50-17.30 (UK time) - free to attend! Click on the second part of this post for the full programme and how to join. 1/2
F ragments of mosaic on the shore at Atalanti , Greece. Photo taken by Olga Goulandris.
November 23, 2024 at 3:32 AM
F ragments of mosaic on the shore at Atalanti , Greece. Photo taken by Olga Goulandris.
Reposted by Lawrence Payne
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November 11, 2024 at 12:44 PM
go.bsky.app/Lok7kXs I’ve just made one!