The below is an interesting example of monochrome fillet. Many examples exist, the most significant is the mosaic in the House of Drinking Contest.Īncient semi-circular shape featured in many Roman mosaics.Īn adornment of feminin forms typically found on Dyonisus or Bacchus mosaics.Ĭommon ornamental element of Greek and Roman architecture, also appeared on mosaic adornments.Īnother adornment borrowed from Greek arquitecture and pottery.īorrowed from Greek art ornaments, the early Roman mosaic included palmettes as a mosaic pattern. For example the medusa mosaic in the House of Apuleius.Ĭommon decoration when the delimiting lines of mosaic compositions get crossed. Very commonly used together with Medusa mosaics, this geometric patterns creates a very sophisticated optical effect on floors. Usually made of a colorful palette, this pattern resembles the overlapping of edges found in the nature like those of fish scales and pinecones. This pattern of Greek origin was widely used for early mosaic floors and the more modest designs. Three-strand guilloche Four-strand guilloche Six-strand guilloche Chain guilloche Cubes in 3d perspectiveĬommonly combined with other geometric compositions, 3d cubes were repeatedly appearing on Roman mosaics or as a whole composition itself.Ī widely mystified symbol but with most probable origin as a symbol of ancient wool weaving techniques. Symbols of eternity and unity, Greek key meanders were common for adornment in Greek and Roman architecture, paintings, pottery and mosaics.Īlternative Meander pattern to the common Greek key.īroken & Straight meander Simple guillocheĭefining the visual borders of compositions and adding visual movement, the guilloche is one of the most common Roman mosaic patterns made by interlacing 2 moving strand lines. With strong and straight masculine lines, mosaic makers were using it as a geometric mosaic adornment. The swastika is a sign of good luck since the ancient times. Glossary of typical ornamental Roman mosaic patterns with pictures linked to examples from our Roman mosaics for sale.Īfter looking at this glossary, you will be able to easily recognize mosaic patterns and give name to the typical Roman mosaic adornments.
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