History of mosaics

Mosaic is one of the most beautiful and ancient forms of art in the history of mankind. It has evolved and changed over the centuries. This type of decorative art is when small stone and marble tiles are used to create patterns and drawings. They were present in completely different cultures and were found in different places.

Mosaic, as a kind of art, can not be tied to specific people or culture. But among historians there is a clear opinion that this type of art originated in the East. One of the first finds of primitive mosaic dates back to the most ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, about 4000 BC. The remains of pillars covered with mosaics were found.

By the eighth century BC there were pebble pavements using different colored stones to create patterns, although they were usually unstructured.
In the 4th century BC, the Greeks would give the art form, creating complex and clearly defined geometric patterns with scenes of humans and animals. The Romans perfected the art of mosaics. Their works included brilliant geometric images, scenes of the presence of gods on holidays and everyday themes.

In the fifth century AD Byzantine empire and civilization mastered the mosaic art. New features were introduced into this art form. Oriental influences were clearly reflected in the style and use of glass tessers. Mosaic in the Byzantine era was used to cover mainly walls and ceilings. The themes included religion and portraits of emperors and empresses.

Today, the true beauty and splendor of mosaics are sought after by art lovers and people from all over the world. The mosaic art that is being created today utilizes the experience of thousands of years past. This art takes into account the greatness of each civilization and reveals the secrets and artistic spirit of each culture in which it existed.

Using precious heritage, Phoenician mosaic masters link this art with the modern world, mixing the secret methods of our ancestors along with the experience and knowledge of our contemporaries to create masterpieces in the mosaic world. Mosaic adds a sense of warmth in any setting. This is a delightful combination of professionalism, talent and sophistication.

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