Greek figural mosaics could have been copied or adapted paintings, a far more prestigious artform, and the style was enthusiastically adopted by the Romans so that large floor mosaics enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europos. Most recorded names of Roman mosaic workers are Greek, suggesting they dominated high quality work across the empire; no doubt most ordinary craftsmen were slaves. Splendid mosaic floors are found in Roman villas across North Africa, in places such as Carthage, and can still be seen in the extensive collection in Bardo Museum in Tunis, Tunisia. COUNT 5
QSN1 What common artform is far more prestigious than mosaic? ANS1 paintings QSN2 Which culture adapted the use of mosaics for large ground coverings in their villas? ANS2 the Romans QSN3 Most names of Roman mosaic workers are what nationality? ANS3 Greek QSN4 Often regular everyday craftsman were most likely what? ANS4 slaves QSN5 Carthage and Tunisia are in what general area? ANS5 North Africa