CLASSICAL BACKGROUNDS EXPLAINED | In-depth look at mosaic backgrounds

Unsure about how to fill in your mosaic background?

In this video, Classical Background Explained'' I show you traditional ways of filling in your mosaic background. These techniques and patterns have been used for thousands of years and still offer endless opportunity for inspiration.

We'll unravel the secrets of classical mosaic backgrounds, from their origins in ancient civilizations to their modern-day interpretations so that you can use or adapt them for your own mosaic creations.

Join me on a visual journey through stunning examples of classical mosaic backgrounds, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship that defines this art form. These ways of laying mosaic backgrounds, traditionally called 'opuses' or 'opera', give you tried and tested solutions when you are not sure how to fill in your mosaic background.

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00:00 Introduction
00:16 What are mosaic backgrounds?
00:45 Opus Tessellatum
02:28 Opus Musivum
03:08 Opus Circumactum
03:42 Opus Palladium
04:16 Opus Vermiculatum
04:45 Opus Regulatum
05:12 Opus Everythingum
06:01 Conclusion