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The hq mosaics are not painted and they are not ceramics that could be easily shaped. Each coloured segment is a separate piece of stone that must be curved in

The hq mosaics are not painted and they are not ceramics that could be easily shaped. Each coloured segment is a separate piece of stone that must be curved in the correct shape. The stones must be put in place by hand and they must match perfectly. This is tedious and skilled artisan's work that was expensive before and is expensive today. That's why those mosaics are found only in the public visible parts of the homes of the very rich people.

WalterBright 5y ago
Take a close look at the mosaic in the article. There's no precise fitwork going on there. All the fitted pieces are cut versions of the square tiles, which can be done today with a simple nipper, like using scissors to cut cardboard. The cuts are all straight, not curved. As far as the design goes, just copy it from a Roman one.
- gostsamo 5y ago
  Well, I'm blind and cannot confirm. Sorry. Even if you are correct though and the mosaic is easy to reproduce, it will be out of context. It will be just a few people who can understand what is represented there and why, and if you are going to throw money and effort at it, you can as easily invest in something original and that might match better the rest of the design in your home/office.
  - WalterBright 5y ago
    There are many online pictures of various Roman mosaics. I'm sure one can find one that fits. It's just pretty pictures. Nobody needs to understand it or know why or know it's Roman. You don't have to have a Roman villa for a house. Sheesh. Me, I have some cast cement copies of gargoyles guarding my driveway. People have always liked them and sparked some fun conversations. I noticed them while browsing a local artist's studio, they didn't cost much. I think he wanted to get rid of them :-) I like having little details like that. I'm surprised at such a negative reaction people have to a copy of a Roman mosaic.
    - gostsamo 5y ago
      I don't think that it is negative. If you read the comments, the question is more about the supposed price.

WalterBright 5y ago

Take a close look at the mosaic in the article. There's no precise fitwork going on there. All the fitted pieces are cut versions of the square tiles, which can be done today with a simple nipper, like using scissors to cut cardboard. The cuts are all straight, not curved. As far as the design goes, just copy it from a Roman one.

gostsamo 5y ago
Well, I'm blind and cannot confirm. Sorry. Even if you are correct though and the mosaic is easy to reproduce, it will be out of context. It will be just a few people who can understand what is represented there and why, and if you are going to throw money and effort at it, you can as easily invest in something original and that might match better the rest of the design in your home/office.
- WalterBright 5y ago
  There are many online pictures of various Roman mosaics. I'm sure one can find one that fits. It's just pretty pictures. Nobody needs to understand it or know why or know it's Roman. You don't have to have a Roman villa for a house. Sheesh. Me, I have some cast cement copies of gargoyles guarding my driveway. People have always liked them and sparked some fun conversations. I noticed them while browsing a local artist's studio, they didn't cost much. I think he wanted to get rid of them :-) I like having little details like that. I'm surprised at such a negative reaction people have to a copy of a Roman mosaic.
  - gostsamo 5y ago
    I don't think that it is negative. If you read the comments, the question is more about the supposed price.