This mosaic detail is part of Foro Italico, a sports complex in Rome designed by Enrico Del Debbio and Luigi Moretti and constructed between 1928 and 1938. The mosaic itself was designed by artists Gino Severini and Giulio Rosso and executed by artisans from the Friuli School of Mosaic.
Foro Italico occupies the slopes of Monte Mario and was conceived as a grand urban project drawing inspiration from the forums of imperial Rome. The complex’s architectural language exemplifies Italian Rationalist design of the interwar period. This mosaic represents the decorative dimension of that modernist vision, combining geometric and figural elements characteristic of the era’s aesthetic vocabulary.
About the Foro Italico
Foro Italico was constructed as an ambitious sports and cultural complex during the 1930s. The site was developed under the direction of leading architects of the period and remains one of Rome’s significant examples of architectural design from that decade.
Details
- Designers: Gino Severini, Giulio Rosso
- Mosaic artisans: Friuli School of Mosaic
- Date: 1928–1938
- Location: Monte Mario slopes, Rome
- Movement: Italian Rationalism
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the mosaic?
The mosaic was designed by Gino Severini and Giulio Rosso and laid by artisans trained at the Friuli School of Mosaic.
When was Foro Italico built?
The complex was constructed between 1928 and 1938 under the direction of architects Enrico Del Debbio and Luigi Moretti.
Where is Foro Italico located?
Foro Italico is situated on the slopes of Monte Mario in Rome, Italy, and functions as a sports complex.
