The man stands in an architectural scheme formed of two columns supporting tessellated pattern ( possibly opus sectile ) evoking a room in an imperial palace.
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The most expensive pavements are those in opus sectile and polychrome figurative " opus tessellatum ", used in reception rooms and decorative fountain pools respectively.
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Featured on the floor is the Roman art technique of opus sectile in which materials are cut and inlaid into walls and floors to make pictures of patterns.
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Her work in the " opus sectile " medium was seen as very progressive and her most significant contribution to the reputation of An T�r Gloine.
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The triclinum is ornamented with precious colorful stone tiles ( opus sectile ) and the entrance is ornamented with a luxurious mosaic with the image of the Greek god Dionysus.
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At a time when other architects were experimenting with new styles, he preferred to work within the traditional Arts and Crafts, opus sectile mosaics, and floor coverings.
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The floor of the church is made of " opus sectile ", a mosaic of coloured marble, and there are some remains of frescoes on the walls.
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"Opus sectile " is a related technique in which flat stone, usually coloured marble, is cut precisely into shapes from which geometric or figurative patterns are formed.
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Opus sectile ( pronounced seck-teel-ay ) is the Latin name for a series of opalescent painted glass tiles , first used by the ancient Romans on luxury floors.
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The mosaics of St Paul's are a collection of 11 opus sectile works, lining the nave and in the reredos, produced by James Powell & Sons of Whitefriars, London.
