2010 May 29
How’d They Do That? The Conservation of the Orpheus Mosaic at Paphos, Cyprus
On 29, May 2010 | 7 Comments | In Ancient, Et cetera | By man-admin
This book, published by the Getty Conservation Institute, is a fascinating read AND it is available free, on the web as a PDF file. Check out the description from the Getty’s website below:
As part of its long-term interest in the preservation of mosaics in situ, the Getty Conservation Institute, working with the Cyprus Department of Antiquities, undertook the conservation of the Orpheus Mosaic, one of several mosaics located in the archaeological zone at Paphos. The mosaic is part of the remains of a Roman villa that dates back to the late second or early third century.The project involved detaching the mosaic using a rolling technique (the mosaic was in need of a new support), cleaning the back of the mosaic, applying a new mortar bed, and reinstalling the mosaic at its original site. Other aspects of the project included formal training in mosaics conservation, environmental monitoring, analyzing the mosaic’s tesserae, and constructing a hexashelter to protect the mosaic.
We were especially enthralled with the description and photos of the giant “drum” which was used to roll the mosaic out of its original position.
It’s free. It’s fascinating. And it’s the Getty. What more could you want? Go, already.
http://getty.museum/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/orpheus_mosaic.pdf
When you’re done with that, check out the Getty’s video on their joint project with Tunisia’s Institut National du Patrimoine to preserve that country’s exquisite mosaic heritage in situ. Technicians are taught how to document, evaluate, refurbish, and maintain ancient Roman mosaics. Fabulous.
http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/videos/mosaics.html
Enjoy — Nancie
"The best example of Byzantine mosaics in the US" open to tours Sun and Mon
On 29, May 2010 | 2 Comments | In Modern | By man-admin
To quote a woman in Minnesota Public Radio’s great story, ” . . . you might as well go in and have your socks blown off.”
To download and view Lakewood’s lovely brochure on the Chapel, click here
Lakewood Cemetery’s memorial chapel marks 100 years | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ
Et cetera . . .
We were unable to find much about Charles Lamb on the web, however we did find J & R Lamb Studios of New York (1857-1999). The Library of Congress has images of over 2,500 original drawings and designs for sacred mosaics and stained glass works by the Studio. This archive is a treasure trove and a great way to spend a lazy Sunday. http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/lamb/
Enjoy — Nancie
