TRACING THE LEGACY OF MOSAICS: HISTORICAL EVOLUTION AND ARTISTIC SIGNIFICANCE FROM ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA TO BYZANTINE SPLENDOR
Abstract
This article explores the historical development and artistic significance of mosaics, a decorative art form created by assembling small pieces of materials like glass, stone, and ceramics. Mosaic art dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and reached a high point in the Byzantine period, where mosaics became essential in religious architecture, particularly in churches where they conveyed spiritual themes through vibrant images. As mosaics spread throughout the Roman Empire, they transformed both public and private spaces.
Keywords
mosaic art, tesserae, Ancient Mesopotamia, Greek and Roman Mosaics, Byzantine Mosaics, modern mosaics.How to Cite
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