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Friday, August 30, 2013
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How a lost empire shaped the world (you know which one, right?)
By clicking on the icon
you will be directed to amazon.com
I was about to publish something else about - what else - Byzantium and this book appeared on the screen so now I am almost certain that I am not going to finish Nelson De Mille's "The Gate House". Sorry. I love you but first things first.
What about you?
Aren't you just a little bit curious to find out how the Byzantine Empire shaped the world?
Here's a quote from a Good Reads review of Sailing from Byzantium:
Their heroic efforts inspired the Renaissance, the golden age of Islamic learning, and Russian Orthodox Christianity, which came complete with a new alphabet, architecture, and one of the world’s greatest artistic traditions.The book doesn't cost much. You get it for £10.97 or £6.71. When it comes to books, I don't look at the price. I look at how much it will cost me NOT to have it. But, hey, this is me.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Sweet Byzantine Dreams
For someone who has "Byzantine" into her blood, this image was a "rude awakening" for me. But the dream was sweet. It was Byzantine.
From Divine Inspiration D & G Harper's Bazaar Australia, September 2013
More Divine Inspiration
Divine Inspiration
ph. Jason Capobianco
fashion editor: Karla Clarke
hair: Dickey Blue
make-up: Kathy Chow
model: Gabby Dover
Divine inspiration on Harper's BAZAAR September issue editorial #dolcegabbana #dgdna #dgwoman #mosaic… http://t.co/uJZo9RH4Ir
— Dolce & Gabbana (@dolcegabbana) August 26, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
The butterfly of the Aegean (link)
It seems that my Astypalea post didn't get through via Email to those of you who read this blog via email. This should be due to some changes that I made to Feedburner on the day this post was published. Somehow, it slipped away!
In case you have already received this, I apologise. I just wouldn't want you to miss it.
So, here's the link to The Butterfly of the Aegean posted on the 23rd August 2013:
http://mosaicology.blogspot.it/2013/08/the-buttefly-of-aegean.html
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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Finding "mosaic" in the exquisite jewels of Pentheroudakis
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| Geometria collection real sea peals and oxidized silver |
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| Pebbles collection matte gold and diamonds |
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| Geometria collection gold plated cuff bracelet |
I see mosaic everywhere and whatever the name of this "disease" is called, take a look at these fabulous jewels by the Greek jewelery firm Pentheroudakis (flagship in Athens) that so successfully combine simplicity with glamour. I particulary like the golden pebble bracelet but the pendant is absolutely gorgeous. A very authentic style. Hellenic-cosmopolitan-glamorous!
Friday, August 23, 2013
The butterfly of the Aegean, #Greece
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| Astypalea (Αστυπάλαια) |
But. I have just realised that in one week from now Summer will be officially over and this post is still sitting in my drafts!! I better do something!
So, little butterfly island won't you open your wings for me, fly and press Publish. Please!
Astypalea is not exactly famous among the international crowd. Most of the tourists that go there are from mainland Greece.
The reason why it's been dubbed as "the butterfly of the Aegean" is due to its butterfly shape!
This blue gem of the Dodecanese seems to be a very ancient island. According to Wikipedia, its first inhabitants, the Dorians, apparently named the island after "asty" (city) and "palea" (old) which could justify the long history of the island.
I quote from dodekanissaweb.gr
Astypalea has a long history, ranging from the Protocycladic times, to the Golden Age and the Athenian Alliance, to the Roman times, the Byzantine times and lately to the Venetian rule, the Turks and the Italians, where in 1948 it was reunited with the rest of Greece.
And...the reason for this post is ....
This lovely mosaic floor featuring the Zodiac. It's situated in the Baths of Tallara, late Roman Baths in the Analipsi area on the island. Among other finds of this site, there are two other mosaics depicting the four seasons and Cronus holding the earth.
I really hope for the best as far as far their conservation is concerned and I will try to find more information in the near future. I have done some googling but not much about the mosaics. I think I want to go there. Actually.
Well, that's all!
I hope you enjoyed this little voyage.
Wishing you a great September! A presto!
Image credits: astypaleaholidays.gr, myphotopic.blogspot.it, el.wikipedia.org, 12tetragonika.gr, ethnos.g
Monday, August 19, 2013
News about Chedworth Roman villa
This is a very short post to share what I have read a while ago from the BBC. A new archaeological dig is to take place to uncover floor mosaics at Chedworth Roman villa in Gloucestershire. Read the article HERE.
BBC News - Chedworth Roman villa mosaic excavation to begin http://t.co/HdIP0BSZuw #mosaic
— Mosaicology Blog (@poshmosaic) August 19, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Before sunrise
Before Sunrise - 3D mosaic by Olga Goulandris
Before Sunrise. That's the title of this fantastic 3D mosaic I came across the other day. I was looking for something summery to drop into the blog that had nothing to do with swimming pools cause right now I'm in a "Mountain-Loving" mood and I'll probably be heading to a nice place in Tuscany (not yet as I'm swamped with work) and... this was the perfect piece!
I have asked Olga Goulandris, a mosaic artist from Greece, to say a few words about her piece.
"It's a 3D mosaic, it's as if you are looking at the earth right from above which you have split it open in the middle. I was inspired to create this thinking of other hemisphere and what separates us (sea)".
I find Olga's source of inspiration quite intriguing, an invitation to look beyond, to overcome the tangible, to search for what's "there" that could also be "here".
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Friday, August 2, 2013
Alexander McQueen does it again! (with stained glass)
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| Introducing the Alexander McQueen Stained Glass Print for Pre Autumn/Winter 2013 |
How can you forget this?
| Broken tile dress from McQueen / Sarah Burton 2011 |
A few minutes ago, I saw a preview of the Pre Autumn/Winter 2013 collection and wanted to share some of the most interesting pictures! A collection with a strong stained glass character.
What do you say?
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