Employed in architecture since 3000 B.C., mosaic is still used in places where a waterproof, hygienic surface is required, especially if decoration is also desired.
A picture made with with tiles and stone is a mosaic.
It would depend on the quality detail and material used to create the mosaic. It depends on the quality and detail involved on the mosaic, another factor would be the materials used to create the mosaic.
The Romans used small clay or glass tile pieces to make a mosaic. (: (:
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A bit of mosaic is a small piece of tile, glass, or other material that is used to create a mosaic design. Bits of mosaic are typically arranged and adhered to a surface to form intricate patterns or images.
A surface decoration made by inlaying in patterns small pieces of variously colored glass, stone, or other material; -- called also mosaic work., A picture or design made in mosaic; an article decorated in mosaic., Of or pertaining to the style of work called mosaic; formed by uniting pieces of different colors; variegated; tessellated; also, composed of various materials or ingredients., Of or pertaining to Moses, the leader of the Israelites, or established through his agency; as, the Mosaic law, rites, or institutions.
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Glass mosaic are really complex structures. If the mosaic will be placed on the floor the best way to attach it to the ground is by using concrete. In case the mosaic will be placed on a wall the best method to use would be glass glue.
The purpose of a mosaic is that it is a technique of decoration art that was done in ancient Rome and an aspect of interior decoration of of cultural and also spiritual significance as in a cathedral.