TE Talks Episode 16 The marvelous work and beauty of Opus Sectile in the ancient world with Caterina

TE Talks! History, Travel, and All Things Italian

English - July 07, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Previous Episode: E15 Via Francigena, a pilgrimage of nature, art and beauty with Cinzia, Eugenia and Guia

Next Episode: E17: From Discussions of Slavery to the Elite in Ancient Rome; a Look at the Aventine Hill with John

Rob and Caterina go over one of the most fascinating and beautiful decorative techniques that the ancient Romans ever created: Opus Sectile. It takes a desire to created images up from mosaics to a whole new level. They cover many things of the ancient world from the Basilica of Junius Bassus and vacation homes in Ostia to how this work influenced the Medieval and Renaissance world. Please listen in and learn about these stunningly beautiful windows into the past.

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