1. Mosaic A ancient form of art in which glass tiles, stones or mixed media are arranged on the surface of an object in a realistic or abstract way

2. Mosaic art is found in many areas throughout history. Rome Developed tiles called tesserae.a small piece of glass or marble Inherited the craft of mosaic from Greek artists. Typical mosaic appears like traditional painting Told stories about life. Framed with highly decorative borders, scrolls, Greek Key- waves ByzantineAlmost exclusively religious Art sent a message of strength and power Covered the inside of churches Islamic Flowing geometric, patterns Aim to encourage the mind of the viewer toward contemplation of eternal, intricate-stylized Latin America Grand scale elaborate formalized figures surrounded by mythical figures, monsters Bright and bold Gold &mother of pearl shells Austrailia Ground paintings /stone pebbles by aboriginal people South American/mexico Made with gold and mother of pearl Mostly images of fantasy animal figures Bold colors

3. Rome Developed tiles called tesserae small pieces of glass or marble Inherited the craft of mosaic from Greek artists. Typical mosaic appears like traditional painting Told stories about life. Framed with highly decorative borders, scrolls, Greek Key- waves

4. Byzantine Almost exclusively religious Art sent a message of strength and power Covered the inside of churches

5. geometric, patterns Aim to encourage the mind of the viewer toward contemplation of eternal, intricate-stylized Islamic

6. Latin America Grand scale elaborate formalized figures surrounded by mythical figures, monsters Bright and bold Gold &mother of pearl shells