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The Definition of Mosaic Art

Mosaic art is art created by combining ceramics, glass, stones and other materials of different sizes to create a final work of art. The tradition of mosaic art dates to antiquity, even before the emergence of the Roman and Greek civilizations.

  1. Definition

    • The mosaic is a surface art form, or a decoration across a surface such as a sidewalk or a wall.

    Parts to Whole

    • The final mosaic is composed of hundreds or even thousands of parts of various sizes. The whole mosaic is a total composition that may be recognized as a specific shape or form.

    Ancient Times

    • Ancient mosaics were composed of tiny pieces of pebbles, marbles and other substances. Each mosaic piece is a cube shape called a tessera or tessela.

    Surviving Mosaics

    • Istanbul, the capital of modern Turkey, is home to ancient mosaics that have survived over many centuries. Some pieces of surviving mosaics are broken or damaged.

    Study

    • Archaeologists, art historians and other scholars analyze pieces of mosaics to determine their age and the materials from which they were made.

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