Byzantine mosaic
Byzantine mosaic made of smalt is a classic of mosaic art, which results in paintings and murals that shimmer with matte light. It was in Byzantium that the technology of making frosted glass with the addition of metals was invented. This simple and budget-friendly material became the basis for many paintings, paintings and icons in the Byzantine style. In addition to the unique raw materials, the Byzantine mosaic made of smalt is distinguished by a special technology for laying elements, which allows you to create clear contours in a drawing with a shimmering field. The pieces of glass were chipped by hand using a special hammer – martellina and anvil – hardy and laid directly into the cement mortar with a direct set. Sometimes the masters used a direct-reverse set of mosaics – first on paper with temporary glue, and then transferred the mosaic to a cement base on the wall or floor.
Wizdecor Studio offers services for the development of a project and the creation of a mosaic image on the wall, floor, and other surfaces in the Byzantine style. You can get acquainted with the skill level of our artists by looking at the photos presented on the page.
Prices for Byzantine mosaic made of smalt
The page contains approximate prices for panels and paintings. To clarify the final cost, it is necessary to send a sketch of the drawing and the desired dimensions of the mosaic
| № п/п | Name of the works | price (including all materials) RUB/m2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matrix assembly | on request |
| 2 | Mosaic panel (simple pattern) | on request |
| 3 | Mosaic panel of medium complexity | on request |
| 4 | Mosaic panel of high complexity | on request |
| 5 | Stone mosaic panel | on request |
| 6 | Mosaic paintings | on request |
| 7 | Building facade mosaic | on request |
| 8 | Mosaic icons (for the whole icon) | on request |
| 9 | Mosaic portrait (for the whole portrait) | on request |
Creation of Byzantine mosaic from smalt in Wizdecor studio
Wizdecor artists strictly adhere to the original technology, so the creation of mosaic paintings from smalt is performed according to the following algorithm:
3. Careful design of the future canvas.
2. Selection of individual smalt elements in size and color scheme.
3. Lay the pieces in a certain order to create clear contours and an iridescent field in any light.
You can verify the skill and skills of the studio’s masters on the page with photos of completed orders.
