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Es bastante comun que los desarrolladores inmobiliarios se encuentren con estos suelos cuandoexcavanen lugares como Italia o Turquia. El mosaico de Antioquia presenta intrincados disenos geometricos elaborados con miles de pequenas teselas de piedra. Los investigadores especulan que fue el suelo de un gran edificio publico en la antigua Antioquia. Ubicada en la actual Turquia, Antioquia fue fundada por Seleuco I Nicator, un general de Alejandro Magno. Alejandro conquisto tierras al este de Bactriana (el actual Afganistan)....

Each natural-colored stone acts as an individual paint stroke or mark thats integral to the overall image. OnInstagramBateman plainly says, Pebbles are my Pixels. By using found pebbles, Bateman never truly plans his portraits in advance. “David #2” Rather, he lets the stones themselves dictate the composition of the artwork. Art should always be unrestricted, yet in its limits I find freedom, hesays. This practice is a reminder of the impermanence of life, which is a theme Bateman explores, too....

Have you heard of topiary? Its the horticultural art of sculpting trees and shrubs into defined shapes. The ongoing series is inspired by his own cat, Tolly, who sadly passed away five years ago. However, his feline friend has been given a new lease on life through a fictional character. Initially these were done by me just for fun, Saunders tells My Modern Met. One of his images went viral onFacebook, and people believed it to be a real topiary....

Durham hand-cuts and embeds colored glass pieces into wooden slabs, arranged in rainbow formations. She merges the two materials together using traditional stained-glass techniques, including fusing and slumping. As well as using universal motifs, Durham explores the nature of humanity by embracing imperfections in her work. For Durham, the relationship between light and glass is often more beautiful than the sculpture itself. When sunlight hits her perfectly imperfect glass shapes, the piece illuminates in vibrant hues and casts colorful shadows....

While many are damaged with age and partially lost to the elements, others remain in strikingly good condition. More than functional floors, these mosaics were works of art which continue to inspire art lovers today. Measuring over 150 acres, the mosaic of Hisham’s Palace is now open to the admiring public. The famous Tree of Life mosaic from the bathhouse at Hisham’s Palace. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Hisham’s Palace is a complex just outside the ancient city of Jericho....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Do you watchHome Aloneevery holiday season? Made from 3,955 pieces, the LEGOHome Alonehouse is brimming with features that pay homage to the movie franchise....

Los artistas a menudo utilizan sus visiones creativas para crear conciencia sobre problemas sociales. Al hacerlo, envia un poderoso mensaje de auxilio. La instalacion de Pejac, tituladaLandless Stranded, es una impactante pieza de arte publico. La mejor manera que tengo de conectar con el mundo es a traves del arte, dice Pejac. La nueva instalacion de Pejac, tituladaLandless Stranded, reflexiona sobre la crisis global de refugiados. A post shared by Pejac (@pejac_art)...

Leonardo da Vinci, La dama del armino, c. 1489-91. (Foto: dominio publico, viaWikimedia Commons.) El maestro renacentistaLeonardo da Vinciprodujo una gran cantidad de obras artisticas y cientificas. Leonardo da Vinci, “La dama del armiño”, c. 1489-91. (Foto: dominio público, víaWikimedia Commons.) Retratos del Renacimiento Leonardo da Vinci, Ginebra de Benci, c. 1474-78. (Foto: dominio publico, viaWikimedia Commons.) ElRenacimiento italianose caracteriza por un renovado interes por los ideales clasicos, incluido el naturalismo en el arte....

A lo largo de la historia, muchas culturas han ideado su propia forma de lidiar con la muerte. A continuacion exploraremos la vibrante historia y las tradiciones del Dia de Muertos para poder entender su importancia cultural. Que es elDia de Muertos? Sin embargo, el termino Dia de Muertos tambien se usa para hablar de los tres dias de festividades. Esta fue una epoca prospera para elimperio azteca, y es ahi donde nacieron una gran cantidad de tradiciones....

Una de las ultimas adiciones a la coleccionOur Changing Seases una instalacion permanente tituladaOur Changing Seas VII. Esta vulnerabilidad tambien es la protagonista de la instalacionRevolvede Mattison. Aunque sigue incluyendo corales, esta pieza se centra en el agua. Instalación “Revolve”. (Foto: Mark Olencki para Wofford College) La vida en la Tierra depende de la salud de los oceanos. Proceso de instalacion de Revolve. Foto: Mark Olencki para Wofford College Articulos relacionados: Proceso de instalación de “Revolve”....

Julian Post-Melbye du Musee dhistoire culturelle tient le ski preserve pour son collegue Espen Finstad. Le ski est un moyen de transport utile et souvent necessaire depuis au moins 6 000 AEC. Cela rend cette decouverte recente par une equipe norvegienne darcheologues dautant plus passionnante. Julian Post-Melbye du Musée d’histoire culturelle tient le ski préservé pour son collègue Espen Finstad. (Photo : Andreas Christoffer Nilsson/Secrets of the Ice/Museum of Cultural History, Oslo)...

Great photographers can make an image look effortless. PhotographerIbor Edosa Victorgives us a peek behind the curtain in his start-to-finish series of photos. It seems that no setting or conditions are too challenging for Victor to produce an incredible image. Youd never imagine that is how the final photo started. He urges young creative to focus on refining their creative voice to build a portfolio. All you need is consistency to make your craft more beautiful and bring your imagination to reality....

Have you ever looked through an airplane window and admired the fluffy shapes of clouds? At that elevation, they appear to make their own kind of landscape. Each canvas features an exquisite sky enhanced by the brilliant colors of the Sun.