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Aphrodisias (Antiquity), Mosaics
Author(s) : Mavrika Virginia (7/19/2001)Translation : Koutras Nikolaos (4/14/2008)
For citation: Mavrika Virginia, "Aphrodisias (Antiquity), Mosaics ", 2008,Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=7709>
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opus sectile, the Technique of floor or wall decoration. Thin pieces of polychrome marble are carved or joined so that a decorative motif could be depicted.
opus tessellatum, the The mosaic art for Romans. Its domination spans a period from Hellenistic till Byzantine times. These mosaics consist of small and equal in size stone, clay or glass colourful tesserae.
1. Hellenistic Period
2. Roman Period
3. Early Christian period
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