The
Paleo Christian mosaics started to develop from the Constantine
edict (313 AD): employed mainly as wall ornamentation, they were
characterized by the use of gold and colours rather than the pale
Roman pavements in marble.
During
the Middle Ages, Christian Art used mosaics according to the following
different styles: Paleo Christian, Byzantine, Roman and Gothic and
some fabulous masterpieces were created.
In
Orient, Islamic iconoclast developed the incrustation of geometrical
designs whereas in Jewish Art incredible mosaics were created in
the VI century.
During
the Middle Ages, Christian Art also demonstrated some figurative
pavements in marble mosaics and geometrical settings.
SOME TECHNIQUES
In
the West, Antique mosaics are mainly characterized by the two most
common styles: Roman and Byzantine.
Contemporary
mosaics include a whole varied set of techniques and esthetic criteria:
from industrial mosaics to handmade crafts.
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