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Final Failure (4 of ?)
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Undergraduate 3
12/12/2013

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Opus Signinum
Definition
Terracotta, reddish mosaic
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Opus tessellatum
Definition
2nd to early 1st c. BC mosaic. Made from tesserae that are larger than 4mm.
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Opus musivum
Definition
On walls not floor; glass instead of stone tesserae.
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Tessellae or tesserae
Definition
Cubes used to make mosaic; pieces of colored stone and glass that make up the design.
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Opus vermiculatum
Definition
Tiny tesserae; emblemata/emblema; mosaic set into wood backing; portable; 2nd - 1st c. BC.
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Opus sectile
Definition
Marble inlay, generally just for the wealthy. Sometimes mother of pearl and glass.
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emblema/emblemata
Definition
Mosaic set into wood backing, portable, 2nd-ist c. BC. Opus Vermiculateum
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House of the Tragic Poet
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House of the Colored Capitals
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Villa of Cicero
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House of the Faun
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Torre Annunziata
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Tesserae layer (Last [4])
Definition
The tesserae design.
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Nucleus layer ([3])
Definition
Layer of mortar with an aggregate of terracotta at least 6 inches thick.
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Rudus layer ([2])
Definition
Well compacted mortar layer at least 9 in thick.
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Statumen First ([1])
Definition
Layer of rubble, well packed.
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