Posted by sfmosaic on December 7, 2011 · 2 Comments
I’m heading to Chicago for ’Natural Wonders: A Roman Mosaic from Lod Israel’, opening this Friday Dec. 9 at the Field Museum. Now at it’s 3rd US tour venue, the Lod Mosaic coincides this time with another major exhibition at the museum ‘Whales: Giants of the Deep’. These exhibits take advantage of The Field’s rich, natural … Read more
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Posted by sfmosaic on November 18, 2011 · 5 Comments
Ancient patterns at the foundation of science and technology?Lillian Sizemore discusses the Roman era Lod Mosaic in Chicago…
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Posted by sfmosaic on April 6, 2011 · 3 Comments
Sizemore demonstrates her mosaic studio practice, including various techniques highlighting the ancient roots of mosaic making.
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Posted by sfmosaic on December 28, 2010 · 4 Comments
Moveable or immovable cultural property? A major Roman mosaic is coming to a town near you! Here’s a review of excavation sites from the Lod Mosaic, Villa del Casale, and Villa del Tellaro.
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