Mosaic ornamentation was widely used in the decoration of houses in Pompeii.
One of highlights is the large mosaic of Alexander at the Battle of Issus, from the House of the Faun. This battle occurred in southern Anatolia, in November 333 BC. The invading troops led by the young Alexander, outnumbered more than 2:1, defeated the army personally led by Darius III of Achaemenid Persia in the second great battle for primacy in Asia. Despite some damage, you can clearly see Alexander on his great horse Bucephalos, and Darius in a chariot.
A common mosaic decoration at the entrance to houses in Pompeii, was the mosaic guard dog. A particularly good example can be seen in the vestibule of the House of the Tragic Poet. The domesticated dog is leashed and chained to the floor and below it are the words “CAVE CANEM”, Beware of the Dog.
Here’s a small mosaic of Pompeii mosaics:
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Linked to MMM Challenge, Mosaic Monday and Alphabe Thursday.
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Very interesting! Those are just amazing!
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Marvelous!! I love Mosaic’s but especially appreciate the time and effort it takes to create one.
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Many years ago I went to a Pompeii exhibit in Chicago. It was fabulous! All those wonderful mosaics! I bought a poster which I gave to one of my sons. He loves it!!
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Mosaics are interesting. I can’t think of any off hand that I’ve seen in person, but I appreciate the most educating post to see something from part of the world that I will never visit.
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I find it amazing how the ancient artists and builders created such creations
Thank you for sharing
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Great post for M ~ very creative mosaic of mosaics ~
carol and artmusedog
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gorgeous mosaics, would be amazing to see in person
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These are lovely pieces. I’ve never been there.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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I went to Pompeii in 2006 and loved it. Would love to go back when it’s cooler, though.
Leslie
abcw team
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Beautiful mosaics. How wonderful that they were preserved there in Pompeii.
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Very nice original mosaics.
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Cool mosaics! I like the dog too! Have a happy week!
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Beautiful shots! 🙂
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Oh wow, these are beautiful! Mosaics are a testament to man’s boundless talent and vision.
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Love these!!! I want a mosaic guard dog… or a dog.
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I adore dogs. But at least a mosaic one can be left alone when you go away for the weekend!
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I like your: “…mosaic guard dog: A particularly good example can be seen in the vestibule of the House of the Tragic Poet…” – yes, I’m not a poet, only a blogger, do not have a dog guarding me, only a cat (and if a stranger comes, she hides in the bookshelf behind the largest books)
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sensible cat! 🙂
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