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Opus vermiculatum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Definitions and explanations of terms to do with mosaics and mosaic making ... "Vermiculatum" means "worm-like" and is so called because it curves around the contours of the design. See also: opus musivum -- opus paladanium -- opus regulatum -- opus sectile -- opus tessellatum -- opus vermiculatum --
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OPUS VERMICULATUM is the opus which outlines the shape of the mosaic motif to create a halo—or aura effect. It emphasizes the design and gives it a bit more of its own energy. Vermis is the latin word for worm.
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In particular the technique is able to reproduce the "opus vermiculatum" mosaic style. Several examples reported in the paper show how the right mixture of mathematical tools together with century proved ideas from mosaicists may lead to impressive results.
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Media in category "Opus vermiculatum" ... The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. ... From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository...
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The opus vermiculatum technique used here imitates the shading and detail of paintings - the Eastern tradition of mosaic was influenced by Hellenistic art, with its play of light and shadow. The surrounding border, with human faces, foliage, birds and insects on a black background, is particularly fine.
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Made with minute tesserae—the work was referred to as opus vermiculatum, or worm-work—these were probably prefabricated for export and setting into locally made floors, a practice which continued late into the Roman period.
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mosaic art and architectural mosiac installations by artist Claudia Pandolfi ... Life is Mosai ... ; GET FLASH PLAYER...
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Opus Vermiculatum, from the Latin ‘worm-like’ is the most expressive form of mosaic tile laying. The tesserae are laid along the contours of the image, describing its form, you should be able to make a rubbing of the mosaic and see the design.
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