Mosaic is the art of decorating a surface with pictures and patterns made of little pieces of stone, glass or tiles of different colors (tesserae). Usually the pieces are set in stone or plaster. Mosaics can be very durable when done properly. Many mosaics we see today are actually from the Early Christian and Byzantine eras (from 300 AD to 1400 AD). During this time, mosaics were often used to depict religious subjects. Many Byzantine mosaics were put on walls, which meant that they could be made out of delicate materials such as pearls, glass, and gold leaf. Watch the following video to learn more about Byzantine mosaic materials. Contemporary Mosaic Art These days, mosaic art is still used to decorate public spaces. Below are links to examples of mosaics made by contemporary artists. What similarities do you see between contemporary and Byzantine mosaics? What differences do you see? Sketchbook Assignment: List as many materials as you can think of that could be used to create tesserae.
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