THE TECHNIQUE OF FILAMENT MOSAIC
The technique of filament mosaic makes use of vitreous enamels and exploits their characteristic of liquefying at high temperatures.The enamels can therefore be mixed and molded to cretate rods of different colors and forms.This technique makes mosaic resemble painting as the enamels are mixed as if they were oil or tempera colors until the desired [...]
THE CUT TECHNIQUE
The oldest mosaic technique is the cut technique.It precisely consists of cutting the mosaic material (natural stones or enamels)with the help of a special mosaic hammer (martellina) and of a harotic fixed to a wooden log (hardie)tagliolo in italian. Since antiquity,the hardie and the mosaic hammer have always been the basic tools used in mosaic [...]
Restoration of mosaics of IV century aD.
Roman mosaics restored
MICROMOSAIC IN SMALTI FILATI TECHNIQUE
Micromosaic in Smalti Filati is a prestigious, antique technique that developed in Rome between the XVI and XVII centuries.
Teaching Mosaic
After twenty years work, passing on to the cultural heritage that Enzo learned in the Vatican and in Ravenna ,restoring the antique mosaics and creating new ones,he decided to teach the antique techniques that his Masters have taught to me.Pupils can learn the traditional mosaic techniques, according to their level, each lesson fits their need.It is possibile [...]
Religious Mosaic
Wth the advent of Christianity Mosaic’s potential expressive is fully exploited.Mosaic art becomes the preferred artistic medium in the decorations of Christian Basilicas.
Residential
Aiellomosaics specializes in Architectural Mosaic Design. Our mosaics have been widely specified for commercial and residential, swimming pools, artistic murals, hotels, airports, and interior and exterior applications throughout the world.
What kind of mosaic?
In the hands of a master, the placing of mosaic tesserae is a very versatile technique where the personal sensibilities of the artist can be expressed – whether it be a reproduction of mosaics or paintings, or a new, unique creation of the artist’s own design.Enzo can create custom mosaics for residential and commercial settings, whether the location is exterior or interior
Which kind of technique?
The oldest mosaic technique is the cut technique.
The most used methods are : DIRECT and INDIRECT METHOD.
Roman, Byzantine,Contemporary mosaic, Micromosaic in smalti filati
Mosaic suppliers
The best mosaic suppliers all over the world are, of course, in Italy.
My students
After twenty years work, passing on to the cultural heritage that Enzo learned in the Vatican and in Ravenna ,restoring the antique mosaics and creating new ones,he decided to teach the antique techniques that his Masters have taught to me.Pupils can learn the traditional mosaic techniques, according to their level, each lesson fits their need.It is possibile in Enzo workshop to request for a personal course,in which the student can make an antique copy,or learn the roman and the byzantine technique.It is also possibile to execute modern and personal designs.Guided tour in the mosaic sites in the city.Visits at the Museo Nazionale Romano
Please , reserve your space at http://www.mosaicartcourses.com/
About Enzo Aiello
Specialized in the art of mosaic for almost twenty years. Started in 1987 as an apprentice in the Vatican Studio of Mosaic, Rome.