Figurative Elements in Mosaics and Roman Painting at Algarve (Portugal)
Abstract
The figurative mosaics with marine fauna at Algarve region, in the south of Portugal, are various and well
known, particularly from Roman villa of Milreu. But connected to the sea there are also human representations
in the mosaics of the region which, such as the marine themes, are characterized by a strong stylistic link to the
Roman art of the North Africa. Recently both figurative themes, animal or human, also arise in parietal painting
of the Algarve, specifically in a maritime villa specialized in fish-salting with strong North African links well
attested by pottery import profile. This paper aims to explore affinities with both types of artistic representations
in the region south of the former province of Lusitania, as well as to see North African links.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Archaeology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
João Pedro Bernardes
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Portugal
Publication Date
November 30, 2017
Submission Date
November 1, 2016
Acceptance Date
April 26, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Number: 10