Mosaic

Decorative tile art.

Overview

Mosaics, using glass, stone, or ceramic tiles, create intricate patterns or images on walls and floors, ancient to modern eras.

Core Characteristics

• Small, colorful tiles.
• Complex patterns, durability.
• Decorative function.

Notable Examples

• San Vitale Ravenna (Italy, 6th century).
• Park Güell (Spain, 1914).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Religious, Civic: Churches, public spaces.
• Byzantine Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enhances architectural surfaces with art.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Surface (element), Various Movements

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History