An ancient art -- Ancient Tunisia -- The development of mosaic art -- Mosaics in their original settings -- Splendors of the Bardo -- Mosaic treasures throughout Tunisia -- Preserving the mosaic heritage
Summary
"Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa offers a lively introduction to this ancient art. Initial chapters survey the historical background of Roman Africa and provide an overview of African mosaic art. The book then goes on to profile six important mosaic sites and tour the collections of the country's major museums. A final chapter surveys current initiatives to preserve this important heritage for future generations."--BOOK JACKET
