Ephesus
Title
Ephesus
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
January 19, 2017
Alternative Title or Name
Terrace House
Creator2
Allen, Will (photograph)
Work Type
Visual Works
Date
2015
Work Location
Turkey (nation)
Ephesus (deserted settlement)
Style/Period
Imperial (Roman)
Subject
mosaics (visual works)
Medusa (Greek mythology)
terrace houses
Description
Detail view of floor mosaic, featuring the head of Medusa, at one of the Terrace Houses at Ephesus, Turkey. "This complex comprises the largest collection of ancient mosaic floors from the Roman period in Western Turkey. Most of the mosaics, dating from the beginning of the 1st century to the first half of the 3rd century AD, feature geometric patterns using small black and white stones - a clear link with mosaics from Italy. Few multicolored and figurative mosaics depict Triton, Nereids, Dionysos, Medusa, and a lion,"--Terrace Houses in Ephesus, from Turkish Archaeology News website.
Material/Medium
marble (rock)
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
WA1123
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