Lost in the Details (part 2)
Pergamon Museum in Berlin has remarkable collections of ancient Greek, Roman, and early Islāmic treasures.
Greek mosaic floor (150 BC) was carefully assembled from miniscule pebbles:
Take a close look of the floral theme of the border:
This blue Islāmic tile treasure was dated between 874 to 1005:
This large silk embroidery on cotton is amazingly beautiful (no date):
Beautiful details. I just love Roman mosaics….in many ways they are so contemporary, but we couldn’t afford to have this laid now. Thanks for sharing
March 2, 2013 at 7:57 pm
You’re right, we couldn’t afford to laid hundreds of thousand miniscule pebbles like they did. Thank you so much for visiting and commenting!
March 2, 2013 at 8:04 pm
The details in the fabric, indeed! I’m amazed on how people do this thing. Your mind gotta be very oriented, keen, and attentive when you make these. I’d probably get lost and start making my own random images and not stay on the pattern.
March 2, 2013 at 8:24 pm
I agree only certain people can do it and get it done right. These kind of repetitive works are not for creative people
March 3, 2013 at 5:35 pm
You have been nominated for the “One Lovely Blog Award”
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Congratulations!
March 2, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Wow, I’m so flattered by the nomination! Thank you so, so much. I’m coming to see ya…
March 3, 2013 at 5:36 pm
what a beautiful post Amy. Love the colours and the intricacy of each design…
March 2, 2013 at 9:14 pm
So glad you like these treasures. I’m happy to share it with you, Valerie!
March 3, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Very beautiful.
March 2, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Thank you, Bumba! Good to see you.
March 3, 2013 at 5:37 pm
Beautiful details; good choice for the challenge!
March 2, 2013 at 10:23 pm
Thank you, Tina! It must take a great patient and tremendous time…
March 3, 2013 at 5:40 pm
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blue Islāmic tile treasure,
dated between 874 to 1005!!!
March 3, 2013 at 1:01 am
Thank you for visiting, Frizz! Incredible art work.
March 3, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Beautiful, beautiful pics. The detail is amazing – great craftsmanship.
March 3, 2013 at 2:37 am
I agree, Louise! Thank you so much for your nice comment.
March 3, 2013 at 5:41 pm
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I like this photos and the museum. I live in Berlin so I can go to the Pergamon Museum as much I like.
March 3, 2013 at 4:05 am
I envy you, Susanne. It’s such a great museum.
March 3, 2013 at 5:42 pm
You did find treasure in the details. Thanks for sharing. And thank you for stopping by my blog and writing such nice comments.
March 3, 2013 at 6:52 am
Hi Ruth, I’m glad you like it. Thank you for commenting!
March 3, 2013 at 5:43 pm
The detail is exquisite and your photos lovely.
March 3, 2013 at 7:55 am
Thank you, LuAnn! And, they have lived through centuries …
March 3, 2013 at 5:46 pm
cool embroidery captures through the lens
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March 3, 2013 at 10:00 am
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting, Amar!
March 3, 2013 at 5:46 pm
Amazing details Amy! You know how much I love the contents of this museum.
March 3, 2013 at 2:06 pm
I actually thought about you when I was working on the post, and I was hoping you’d show up sooner than later
March 3, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Wow! Perfect for the challenge. I love the details of that lovely art.
March 3, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Thank you for stopping by! Glad I could share these art works with you.
March 3, 2013 at 7:31 pm
What an art, Amy, to be able to create such beautiful patterns. Thanks so much for sharing.
March 3, 2013 at 9:16 pm
Beautiful!
March 4, 2013 at 1:20 am
This is a fabulous post, Amy! The blue tile mosiac is my absolute favourite but they’re all wonderful shots.
March 4, 2013 at 2:17 am
Beautiful and exotic patterns, textures, colors and details. perfect for the challenge.
March 4, 2013 at 2:30 am
I was amazed by the patterns, colors, and detail works… Thank you for letting me share it with you, IT!
March 5, 2013 at 8:19 pm
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Those are beautiful with amazing detail. I can see how one can get lost in the details admiring those!
March 4, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Thank you! So glad you like it. Good to see ya!
March 5, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Gorgeous pictures – the details are wonderful!
March 5, 2013 at 5:22 am
This post show a little more details
Thank you for stopping by, Meg!
March 5, 2013 at 8:09 pm
Stunning mosaics, Amy, and wonderful photography of the details.
March 5, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by, Marylin! This one was impressive, and was huge.
March 5, 2013 at 8:11 pm
Wow Amy…these are such teasures and the detail is amazing
March 5, 2013 at 4:41 pm
Is that you, Jo? Very cool photo of you!
March 5, 2013 at 8:12 pm
The history of these amazingly crafted works of art are fascinating Amy. Your photography of same shows the intricate detail, talent, and time that went into each item. History is awesome in what it demonstrates of our past. the title could also be Lost in Detail that is getting lost in our current society, I hope not though. Excellent post!
March 5, 2013 at 7:40 pm
Well said, Penny! I’m afraid lots of detail work are getting lost in our society. So glad to hear from you, Penny!
March 5, 2013 at 8:15 pm
So nice to be here Amy, I’ve missed visiting you, time has been an enemy for me these last few months, something I am working on my friend!
March 5, 2013 at 8:57 pm
Amy, you have such a good selection of stones. I wished more people would use these patterns and colors. Go to my blog, you have been nominated for the Liebster Award. Enjoy it and you day. http://valentinadesigns.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/liebster-award-march-appreciation-by-valentina-cirasola-interior-designer/
March 6, 2013 at 5:57 pm
Thank you so, so much, Valentina! Happy to hear from you. Have a great weekend
March 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Stunning!
March 22, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Thank you, Amber!
March 23, 2013 at 12:46 pm
I missed this one. Great shots, details +++!
March 26, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Thank you for the +++, such a compliment! These beautiful treasures tell great history of mankind
March 26, 2013 at 7:55 pm