Mosaic Tiling

Creating patterns with small colored pieces.

Overview

Mosaic tiling uses glass and stone for decorative patterns on floors and walls in historic architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Decorative and intricate.
• Durable and colorful.
• High craftsmanship.

Notable Examples

• Hagia Sophia (Turkey, 537, mosaic interiors).
• Pompeii Mosaics (Italy, 1st century, floor mosaics).

Architectural Connections

• Byzantine: Decorative focus.
• Religious: Sacred spaces.
• Byzantine Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Byzantine craftsmen, it enriches decorative arts.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Terrazzo Flooring (technique), Iconography (theory), Floor (element), Renaissance Architecture (movement)