Mosaics: The history and how to make them

Learn the Ancient History of Mosaics and How to Make Your Own Colourful Creation

By Kelly Richman-Abdou on May 12, 2018

https://mymodernmet.com/how-to-make-a-mosaic/

Aspects of a Mosaic:

• distinctive aesthetic
• dazzling colours 
• an eye-catching approach to art 
• usually made using assemblages made out of tessera, small pieces of glass, stone, or other nature sourced materials, they're are usually made to be a unique square shape using special tools 
• the tessera or tiles are arranged into patterns or pictures and are then stuck together using a grout or adhesive

My Summary of the Article:

The art form has been used in several cultures around the world. The first known mosaic from the 3rd millennium BC was made up of ivory, shells and stones is located in a Mesopotamian temple. this mosaic is more of a decorative abstract piece whereas classical artists chose to take a different approach using their mosaics to create images, patterns and motifs.

After the Renaissance mosaics were used to decorate floors, ceilings and even to depict saints in transcendent portraits or other religious figures. Mosaics were also used throughout other cultures and ages, such as early Islamic architecture, where they featured bright colours, geometric forms appearing on both the inside and outside of buildings. In the middle ages, mosaic was often used to create detailed portraits (Byzantine art), sometimes also using gold leaf.

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