Opportunity to see magnificent mosaic paintings from Greek and Egyptian times in Hanoi

A magnificent mosaic from the Palatine Chapel is on display at the exhibition.

It is the exhibition Mosaic - Italian Code of Timeless Art, brought to Hanoi by Magister Art Company, under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation as well as the Italian Embassy in Hanoi.

The exhibition will travel to Asia, and Hanoi is the first city it visits.

Treasure trove of light and beauty

Viewers get to see some of Italy's most famous and iconic mosaics.

These magnificent and precious works are brought together in a modern digital gallery, creating a visually overwhelming experience.

In addition to supporting music and commentary on the paintings, information about the works through the equipment provided at the exhibition, brings a complete and very impressive experience to the audience, especially for Vietnamese people who know little about mosaic paintings, as well as the ancient civilizations of Greece and Egypt.

Mosaic painting in the Patriarcale di Aquileia Basilica. The exhibition attracts many viewers - Photo: T.DIEU

Featuring six themed works, Italy's most famous and iconic mosaics rush past viewers on a journey through this exciting exhibition.

First is the multicolored mosaic wall with ships and lighthouses at the Capiloline Museum, Rome, the most exquisite mosaics of the imperial period, discovered by chance in the late 19th century, first half of the 20th century, when Rome became the capital of Italy, when major excavation campaigns were carried out.

Or the beautiful mosaic, considered one of the oldest and most important mosaics still in existence today, found in what was once the basilica of Cosmas and Damian.

A splendid mosaic at the Palatine Chapel - Photo: T.DIEU

The painting commemorates the coming of Christ at the end of time to establish the kingdom of God, known as the Parousia.

Next are the amazing multicolored mosaics that cover the floor of the Patriarcale di Aquileia, Aquileia, Italy. The mosaics date back to the 4th century and were discovered by archaeologists in the early 20th century.

With an area of ​​over ^760m2 , this is the largest mosaic in the Western Christian world.

Or the magnificent geometric mosaics at the Galla Placidia mausoleum in Ravenna, Italy, a treasure trove of light and beauty.

The mosaic tile painting telling many historical and religious stories at the Galla Placidia mausoleum is introduced at the exhibition - Photo: T.DIEU

Ancient Egyptian girls wearing bikinis

There are also mosaics at the Palatine Chapel, in Palermo, Italy.

Especially the mosaics of girls wearing bikinis performing gymnastics in the arenas of ancient Egypt.

And the remaining mosaics at the Balae Bay archaeological site, Bacoli, Italy.

These are new mosaics found on the seabed in the 1960s. Balae Bay, a popular residential center around the beginning of the Common Era, with its mild climate, beautiful scenery and abundant thermal waters, was a favorite resort destination of the Roman aristocracy until the end of the 3rd century AD.

Surprisingly, there are even mosaics of girls wearing bikinis performing in the ancient Egyptian arena - Photo: T.DIEU

But since then, there has been no trace of this place, at least on land. Due to the phenomenon of slow waves, the shore has become the seabed.

Viewing these works is a breathtaking experience as it feels like diving to the bottom of the ocean, scraping away a thin layer of sand and revealing magnificent mosaics, with blue water and swimming fish.

It feels like we are about to touch the great secrets of history, the brilliant ancient civilizations.

The exhibition is open to visitors from now until April 7, from Tuesday to Sunday every week.

If you want to see the magnificent mosaic tiles in Vietnam in person, you can find them in the reception hall of the Hanoi Opera House.

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