Alexander Mosaic from the House of the Faun (16 feb 127 anni – 26 magg 18754 anni)
Descrizione:
100 BCEMosaic
Republican Roman; Pompeii
Turning point of battle. The moment when the great ruler Darius, of Persia retreats from Alexander the Great.
The mosaic is capturing a moment and captures the drama
Found on the FLOOR of the House of the Faun although it was based on an original Greek painting.
Mosaic most likely copied from an ancient greek painting. This is linked to a story by Philoxenos (who may have created a painting based on the story)
1.5 million stones and glass
The small piece allows for details and naturalism.
Sense of modeling to create three-dimensionality and foreshortening.
People of Pompeii wanted to own a piece of ancient greek culture.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
16 feb 127 anni
26 magg 18754 anni
~ 18639 years
