Posted by sfmosaic on November 11, 2011 · 1 Comment
ESPN meets Indiana Jones Meets Lod mosaic…this TV ad taps the ROMAN MOSAIC ZEITGEIST…Dig it.
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Posted by sfmosaic on September 27, 2011 · 6 Comments
Ancient mosaics are truly an art for mankind. A recent scientific study uses hundreds of Etruscan, Greek, and Roman artworks to challenge assumptions about evolutionary biology! Lillian offers new insights on the LOD MOSAIC and The Seafood Lover in You…
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Posted by sfmosaic on April 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
A behind the scenes look at how mosaics are made at the Legion of Honor, with the opening of an ancient Roman mosaic from Lod, Israel
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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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