Articles as in shields and items they are holding. :)
Two famous mosaic's exist of Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire. One is located in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy and another in the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo, also in Ravenna.
The Romans used small clay or glass tile pieces to make a mosaic. (: (:
Mosaic art may be purchased through Absolute Arts. They have an extensive collection of mosaic art including tiles and stained glass pieces. They offer contemporary and modern styles.
Mosaic
they made mosaic, road and tiles.
Two famous mosaic's exist of Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire. One is located in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy and another in the Basilica of Sant' Apollinare Nuovo, also in Ravenna.
You can see what Justinian I looked like in a portrait of him on a mosaic at the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna (Italy)
It is the overall reconstruction campaign of Constantinople after the `Nika` revolt had destructed the whole city and especially the erection of the famous Basilica of Haghia Sophia in between 532 and 537.
There is a mosaic picture from AD 261 in this weeks newspaper.
A picture made with with tiles and stone is a mosaic.
Chalice: Theodora carries a chalice of wine symbolizing Christ's blood.3 Magi: The 3 Magi were rich men who gave gifts to Jesus Christ. Theodora compares herself to them in that she's rich and gives to the people. The 3 Magi were also intellectuals. The word Sophia in Greek means intelligent, it makes reference to the Hagia Sophia and to Theodora's wisdom.Fountain: Baptism and purityHidden HandSilk: During the reign of Justinian silkworms were brought over from China and silk began to be manufactured in Constantinople. The robes of Theodora and her attendants symbolizes their appropriation of the silk production.Curtain: Might symbolize the Temple Veil and her entrance to the Holy of Holies.Conch: Link to Venus- Theodora was a former prostitute.Purple Robes: RoyaltyHalo: Holy Figure. They were Christ's representatives on Earth.Gold Background: Light of the world.
"Mosaic" is a reference to Mosaic law - the laws handed down by Moses, ie: Judaism.
gaudi'sryptthe Alexander mosaic
NCSA Mosaic, or simply Mosaic
The Mosaic Company was created in 2004.
Mosaic in Green was created in 2004.
Canadian Mosaic was created in 1938.