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Mosaics were typically assembled using small pieces of colored glass, stone, or ceramic called tesserae. Artisans adhered these pieces to a surface with a bonding material, such as mortar or adhesive. Once positioned, the mosaics were often grouted to fill in the gaps, providing stability and a finished appearance. This technique allowed for intricate designs and vibrant patterns in both ancient and contemporary mosaics.

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What were pictures created by ancient Romans by joining together pieces called?

It sounds like you are referring to the mosaics. The pieces of the mosaics were called tesserae


Why did people make mosaics?

a mosaics was made to give piece to people


What did the Romans do with mosaics?

The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.The Romans used mosaics for floor pictures or designs in their floors.


What did the ancient Romans use to decorate there walls and floors of their home?

Mosaics (apex)


How do the Roman and Byzantie mosaics differ?

In a very simplified form: Roman mosaics, small pieces of cut stone (tesserae) about 8mm - 12mm in size set together to make patterns and other images as a floor. Taken from the Greeks (about 2nd century BC) they were eventually replaced from around the 6th century AD by Opus Sectile, (patterns on the floor made up with larger, cut to shape pieces of stone tile). Byzantine mosaics, the tesserae were cut from piece of coloured glass called smalti. These were then made to create mosaics on the walls and ceilings of the first Christian churches.

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How are mosaics made?

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What were pictures created by ancient Romans by joining together pieces called?

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Roman mosaics were natural and realistic while Byzantine mosaics were meant to be symbolic.


What has the author Otto Demus written?

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Why did people make mosaics?

a mosaics was made to give piece to people


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What did the Romans do with mosaics?

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They cut tiny pieces colored glass and placed them together to make a beautiful design.


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