Mosaics are paintings made from pieces of stone, glass, or ceramic varying in size. The materials had a certain quality of reflection and redirecting light. This caused the reflecting colors from these materials to be adored by everyone. The mosaics used optical mixtures to create relationships of complex colors and iridescence. The detailed images were depicted through transparent cubes that had iridescent glass tiles encased by gold or silver foil.
Mosaics were used in the medieval and Renaissance periods to symbolize certain things and tell certain stories. The colors that were used were very important because they associated specific colors with specific objects or subjects. Precious stones, symbolizing wealth, and spirituality were some
Mosaics were used in the medieval and Renaissance periods to symbolize certain things and tell certain stories. The colors that were used were very important because they associated specific colors with specific objects or subjects. Precious stones, symbolizing wealth, and spirituality were some