9 Muses in mosaic.

The nine muses — Clio, Thalia, Erato, Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Calliope, Terpsichore, Urania, and Melpomene — were often depicted in Mosaics.

Today I'd like to introduce the beautiful Muses of the mosaic which was unearthed in the Village of Vichten, close to Luxembourg in 1995. 

This mosaic can be admired at the Museum d'Histoire et d'Art de Luxembourg.

 

Clio invented History and the Cithar.

Thalia, protector of comedy also discovered geometry and agriculture.

Erato was the protector of Love and Love Poetry – as well as wedding.

Euterpe, discovered several musical instruments, courses and dialectic.

Polyhymnia, protector of the divine hymns and mimic art invented geometry and grammar.

Calliope,  presiding over Epic Poetry, was Homer's personal muse.

 Terpsichore invented dances, the harp and education.

And Urania, over Astronomy. Those who are most concerned with philosophy and the heavens are dearest to her.

I am a modern mosaic artist with a deep admiration for ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Arts. You can see some of my own mosaics on my site mosaicblues.

 

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The Mosaics of the Bardo Museum

I have been several times to Tunisia and was always well received by friendly people. 

Yesterday, this country was hit by ignorant murderers sponsored by haters of individual freedom seeking to bring the world back into the dark ages and my heart bleeds with Tunisia, like it did with France 2 month ago.

The Pakistani talibans who shot Malala - a defensor of education for young women - and the terrorists who attacked the Bardo National Museum - a place to preserve and promote a culture dating back way before the Prophet they claim and betray was born - share a common hatred of education, for it is the only safe way to make sure average citizens do not get abused by powerful commercial, political or religious groups.

Today I would simply like to share with you a few of the wonderful mosaics - attesting of the magnificent Culture of ancient Tunisia - displayed at this Bardo Museum.

Ulysses and the Sirens.

Floor Mosaic

Virgil and his muses Clio and Melpomene.

A lion and four millet stems

I am a modern mosaic artist. I admire ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Arts and my own mosaics are often inspired by the work of ancient masters. You can visit my site at mosaicblues.  If you are interested by my works, or would like to drop me a line please contact me by email at frederic.lecut@gmail.com or by phone at (334) 798 1639.

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Surrounding the blood of the 

victims the crowd lays down 

flowers and candles 

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