2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun's mosaic was crafted
The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters.
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First-Ever Diagnostic Analysis Of Alexander The Great Mosaic Reveals Where Its Pieces Came From
Alexander the Great is remembered today for his military ... This artwork depicts Alexander on horseback, along with his Macedonian army, as they defeated the Persian army led by Darius III ...
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2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun's mosaic was crafted
Discovered in 1831 in the House of the Faun—a wealthy family's residence in the Roman city of Pompeii—the mosaic depicts Alexander the Great on horseback, leading the Macedonian army to ...