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Mosaics Were mainly Used For Decoration. They Originated In Rome Where People Would use Pieces Of Broken Tile Or Glass Too Make A Picture.
Mosaics are pictures or patterns produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.

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