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The Romans put many different pictures on their mosaics. It all depended on the preferences of the person commissioning the work. Subjects ranged from heroes such as Alexander the great and Hercules, to gladiators, birds, flowers, even portraits of people.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey didn't, basically. Their floor mosaic were made using stone, with isolated examples of some glass and terracotta pieces contained in with the stone tesserae (tiles).
Coloured stones and marbles were highly prized and they shipped the good quality stuff around the Mediterranean. If you think about it with the wear on a floor any artificially coloured pieces on a floor would have the colour worn away over time.
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∙ 12y agoIf you look at a Roman mosaic you will see there is a fairly limited colour range. The main colours in use were:
Black
Off white, I don't just say 'white' because pure white is not often seen in a Roman mosaic. This is because white is, artistically, a very 'flat' colour and as the background, particularly tends to be white you need something with a depth to it. Stone such a Botticino has different shades in it but from a distance it looks white.
Light red
Dark red
Yellow
After these main colours you will see, green, brown, greyand shades of red/pink.
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∙ 12y agoRoman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
Roman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
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∙ 10y agoMosaics were floor decorations. What they looked like depended upon the taste and wealth of the person contracting for the mosaic. Some were mythological scenes, others nature scenes, while still others depicted historical events, such as the famous "Alexander" mosaic. Most, however, were geometrical shapes.
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∙ 11y agothey used red from berries and things from the trees !
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∙ 14y agothey wore all different colours. Light blue, brown,mustard yellow etc. the army wore red.
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∙ 12y agothey used dull colours because they got it from plants
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∙ 12y agoRoman coins were made of either bronze, silver or gold so they would have been/are the colors of those metals.
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What did the ancient Romans use to decorate there walls and floors of their home?
Mosaics (apex)
What were glass tiles called in Roman times?
mosaics
How do the Roman and Byzantie mosaics differ?
Roman mosaics tend to be more realistic and depict scenes from everyday life, mythology, and nature, while Byzantine mosaics are more abstract and stylized, often featuring religious figures and symbols. Byzantine mosaics also make extensive use of gold and solid colors, creating a sense of divine radiance, whereas Roman mosaics use a wider range of colors and intricate designs.
What does the roman mosaics look like?
it looks like a stone pic
What was the main form of two dimensional art during the Roman era?
mosaics .
What colours were most commonly used in Roman Mosaics?
marbled blue
What are the differences between byzantine mosaics and roman mosaics?
Roman mosaics were natural and realistic while Byzantine mosaics were meant to be symbolic.
What were topics of ancient Roman mosaics?
Astrological symbols figure prominately in Roman mosaics.
Where can one purchase Roman mosaics?
One can purchase artistic representations of Roman mosaics at Mosaic Art. One can purchase fine replicas of Roman mosaics at the website Collector Antiquities.
Where did Romans place their mosaics?
Roman mosaics were placed on the floor. They were floor decorations.
What has the author Ilona Julia Jesnick written?
Ilona Julia Jesnick has written: 'The image of Orpheus in Roman mosaic' -- subject(s): Art, Mosaics, Greco-Roman, Mosaics, Roman, Orpheus (Greek mythology), Roman Mosaics, Themes, motives
How were roman mosaics made?
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When were the Roman mosaics invented?
roman numerals were made in 1298
How do Roman mosaics affect us Americans?
Roman mosaics do not affect Americans. They are known to people who are interested in Roman history and tourists, some of whom discover about them when they visit Roman villas in Europe.
What has the author Frank Sear written?
Frank Sear has written: 'Roman wall and vault mosaics' -- subject(s): Mosaics, Roman Walls, Vaults (Architecture) 'Roman Architecture'
What are Roman mosaics used for?
Five facts that I thought were interesting about Roman mosaics are that the design of how the tesserae will be laid out is scratched into a thin layer of mortar first, then the tesserae were placed on the mortar, following the pattern. Also, sometimes to make the mosaics very strong, they made a foundation out of broken stones and gravel, then put the mortar down and laid the tesserae out. Another fact I thought was interesting is that the way they designed mosaics is they had books called "pattern books" that had some designs to choose from. Sadly, none have survived. A fourth fact is that Roman mosaic artists almost never signed their work. Lastly, some of the first mosaics were made from colored rocks and pebbles instead of tesserae.
What did the ancient Romans use to decorate there walls and floors of their home?
Mosaics (apex)
