Mosaic - Revision history

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	For more detailed information on materials and techniques used to create mosaics, readers should consult specialist material suppliers.		For more detailed information on materials and techniques used to create mosaics, readers should consult specialist material suppliers.
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		+	NB [https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=7d8bf9b6-40f3-4f4e-90e3-a75900c6f49d Short Guide, Scottish traditional shopfronts], published, on 18 April 2017 by Historic Environment Scotland, suggests mosaics are: ‘Decorative ceramic made up of small tiles (tesserae) laid in mortar to form a decorative pattern. Patent or simulated mosaics were created to reduce the high costs of laying mosaic but still achieved a similar appearance. Fashionable in Edwardian period for the lobby floor.’

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	For more detailed information on materials and techniques used to create mosaics, readers should consult specialist material suppliers.		For more detailed information on materials and techniques used to create mosaics, readers should consult specialist material suppliers.

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	* Trompe l’oeil.		* Trompe l’oeil.
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	* Nuclear Dawn mural, Brixton.		* Nuclear Dawn mural, Brixton.
	* Placemaking.		* Placemaking.
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	* Trompe l’oeil.		* Trompe l’oeil.

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	* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.		* Coal holes, pavement lights, kerbs and utilities and wood-block paving.
	* Conservation, climbing and graffiti.		* Conservation, climbing and graffiti.
		+	* Cosmati work.
	* Floorscape in art and design.		* Floorscape in art and design.
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	The Art Nouveau movement created a revival of interest in mosaic making as an artistic medium and focused on pattern and simplified, stylised forms. Modernism further boosted the art, particularly the works of the late 19th century Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi who covered large expanses of external walls and park sculptures with his take on the mosaic. These comprised large, irregular, brightly-coloured ceramic pieces.		The Art Nouveau movement created a revival of interest in mosaic making as an artistic medium and focused on pattern and simplified, stylised forms. Modernism further boosted the art, particularly the works of the late 19th century Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi who covered large expanses of external walls and park sculptures with his take on the mosaic. These comprised large, irregular, brightly-coloured ceramic pieces.

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	* Art Deco.		* Art Deco.
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	Mosaics also formed an important aspect of Byzantine art and from the fourth century AD were used chiefly for religious purposes to depict Christ, the Virgin Mary and other saints. Byzantine mosaics tended to be highly luminous and characterised by the extensive use of gold-coloured tesserae with gold and silver leaf sandwiched between the layers of glass. The Byzantines innovated with a new type of tessera made of glass and called ‘smalti’ which would dominate Byzantine mosaics and gave artists a new range of luminous colours. Setting the pieces at varying angles into the mortar bed enhanced the reflectivity of the glass. Mosaics also formed an important component of Islamic art which focused almost exclusively on geometric designs.		Mosaics also formed an important aspect of Byzantine art and from the fourth century AD were used chiefly for religious purposes to depict Christ, the Virgin Mary and other saints. Byzantine mosaics tended to be highly luminous and characterised by the extensive use of gold-coloured tesserae with gold and silver leaf sandwiched between the layers of glass. The Byzantines innovated with a new type of tessera made of glass and called ‘smalti’ which would dominate Byzantine mosaics and gave artists a new range of luminous colours. Setting the pieces at varying angles into the mortar bed enhanced the reflectivity of the glass. Mosaics also formed an important component of Islamic art which focused almost exclusively on geometric designs.

−	In the following centuries, mosaics were to a large extent superseded by fresco painting but when used were often copies of paintings – a practice which continued into the 20h century. The Art Nouveau movement created a revival of interest in mosaic making as an artistic medium and focused on pattern and simplified, stylised forms. Modernism further boosted the art, particularly the works of the late 19th century Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi who covered large expanses of external walls and park sculptures with his take on the mosaic. These comprised large, irregular, brightly-coloured ceramic pieces.	+	In the following centuries, mosaics were to a large extent superseded by fresco painting but when used were often copies of paintings – a practice which continued into the 20h century.
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		+	The Art Nouveau movement created a revival of interest in mosaic making as an artistic medium and focused on pattern and simplified, stylised forms. Modernism further boosted the art, particularly the works of the late 19th century Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi who covered large expanses of external walls and park sculptures with his take on the mosaic. These comprised large, irregular, brightly-coloured ceramic pieces.
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	= Making a mosaic =		= Making a mosaic =
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	There is a wide variety of material from which to make the tesserae, including:		There is a wide variety of material from which to make the tesserae, including:

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A mosaic is an artistic composition made up of small, squarish, coloured elements (tesserae) which can be stone, glass, ceramic or other ~~material~~. Due to the durability of the materials used, ~~some~~ mosaics can be placed ~~permanently~~ outdoors as well as indoors, ~~and can be~~ used ~~for embellishing~~ both walls and floors.	+	A mosaic is an artistic composition made up of small, squarish, coloured elements (tesserae) which can be stone, glass, ceramic or other materials. Due to the durability of the materials generally used, mosaics can be placed outdoors as well as indoors, used on both walls and floors, and some have survived for millennia even when buried beneath the ground.

−	Making mosaics is an ancient art that has been practised throughout history ~~right up to the present day; the durability of the materials used has meant they have survived for millennia even when buried beneath the ground~~. Today, contemporary mosaics are seen in public places, on the outside of buildings, in bathrooms, playgrounds and parks.	+	Making mosaics is an ancient art that has been practised throughout history. Today, contemporary mosaics are seen in public places, on the outside of buildings, in bathrooms, playgrounds and parks.

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	The word ‘mosaic’ is thought to derive from ‘Moses’, specifically when he descended from the mountain with the 10 commandments inscribed on tablets of stone which he then shattered into many pieces.		The word ‘mosaic’ is thought to derive from ‘Moses’, specifically when he descended from the mountain with the 10 commandments inscribed on tablets of stone which he then shattered into many pieces.

−	Although mostly associated with Roman floors, the use of mosaics extends as far back as the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq) in the third millennium BC. These early ~~variants~~ comprised arrangements of coloured clay pegs pressed into wall surfaces. ~~However, in parallel to this was the development of mosaics~~ by the Aztecs and Mayas of Central America.	+	Although mostly associated with Roman floors, the use of mosaics extends as far back as the Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq) in the third millennium BC. These early examples comprised arrangements of coloured clay pegs pressed into wall surfaces. Mosaics were also developed by the Aztecs and Mayas of Central America.

	The ancient Egyptians used small fragments of semi-precious stones and other materials to decorate walls and inlay furniture. However, the forbears of what are today considered as mosaics were the coloured stones and pebbles used by the ancient Greeks to create permanent designs.		The ancient Egyptians used small fragments of semi-precious stones and other materials to decorate walls and inlay furniture. However, the forbears of what are today considered as mosaics were the coloured stones and pebbles used by the ancient Greeks to create permanent designs.
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	* Floorscape in art and design.		* Floorscape in art and design.
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	* Julian Opie Art Wall CitizenM Tower of London Hotel		* Julian Opie Art Wall CitizenM Tower of London Hotel
	* Mural.		* Mural.

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