Mosaic

:This article is about a decorative art. See Mosaic (disambiguation) for other meanings.

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Mosaic is a medium of art that may embody the most meaningful iconography in a culture's most important settings, as in the cathedral of Monreale (below), or it may be a technique of decorative art, an aspect of interior decoration. In mosaics, small tiles or fragments of pottery (known as tesserae, diminutive tessellae) or of colored glass or clear glass backed with metal foils, are used to create a pattern or picture.

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Monreale: Monreale is a small city in the province of Palermo, in Sicily, Italy. It has approximately 30,000 inhabitants and is located among mountains, 2 km (12 mi) south of Palermo. The town is famous for its 12th century cathedral....

Decorative art: The decorative arts are traditionally defined as ornamental and functional works in ceramic, wood, glass, metal, or textile. The field includes furniture, furnishings, interior design, and architecture. The decorative arts are often categorized in opposition to the fine or high arts (or just art),...

Interior decoration: Interior decoration is the art of decorating a room so it looks good, is easy to use, and functions well with the existing architecture. The goal of interior decoration is to provide a certain "feel" for the room; it encompasses applying wallpaper, painting walls and other surfaces, choosing furnitu...

Mosaic related Images and Photos (experimental)

Mosaic	Mosaic I	Mosaic Sunset I	Eye Mosaic
Palm Mosaic I	Cobalt Mosaic I	Palm Mosaic II	Barcelona Mosaic Red
Mosaic Binding circa 1745	Batman Mosaic iPhone Case	Bob Marley Mosaic	Bob Marley Mosaic