Following on from my video which explains the Roman mosaic rules*, watch this video to find how why these rules matter.
In this video we will take a close look at a variety of mosaics, some which use the Roman rules and some which dont, in order to show you why the rules matter.
Or do they? Watch this video to see how you, the mosaic artist, can take the rules and apply them when you want or need them, and ignore them when you dont.
Rules are made to be broken, but mosaics are a very particular art form and it helps to know how to control the distraction of the tesserae to create a coherent and harmonious flow.
Then you can smash it!
To buy my pre-recorded online course which explains the rules and talks you through process of making of the bird on the branch mosaic: https://helenmilesmosaics.org/product/ancient-principles-to-contemporary-art-create-a-mosaic-using-the-roman-rules/
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYvj96667ic
00:00 Introduction - a mosaic which applies the rules
02:02 A mosaic which does not apply the rules
03:14 The reason why the roman rules matter
04:12 Without the rules there's lots of distraction
05:25 The Roman rules also apply to contemporary mosaics
06:22 Use the rules when you want/need them
07:37 Second example where rules are applied
08:44 Conclusion