Mosaic Art

Mosaics have been used

for ___________

• floors

• religious decorations

• designs on walls and ceilings

• all of the above

What is used to stick the pieces

of the mosaic to the surface?

• tile

• grout

• mortar

• adhesive

Which materials can be used

for making designs in mosaics?

• seashells

• seashells

• tile

• all of the above

What is the primary purpose of mosaic art in historical contexts?

• A) Decoration

• B) Storytelling

• C) Religious expression

• D) All of the above

Which of the following is a common material used in mosaic art?

• A) Wood

• B) Glass

• C) Paper

• D) Fabric

In the context of mosaic art, what does the term 'tesserae' refer to?

• A) The adhesive used

• B) The small pieces used to create the mosaic

• C) The surface on which the mosaic is created

• D) The design or pattern of the mosaic

Which of the following best describes the process of creating a mosaic?

• A) Painting on a canvas

• B) Assembling small pieces to form a picture

• C) Carving a design into stone

• D) Drawing with colored pencils

What is a key characteristic of Byzantine mosaics?

• A) Use of bright colors

• B) Use of gold leaf

• C) Use of natural scenes

• D) Use of abstract patterns

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with mosaic art?

• A) Fresco

• B) Tile

• C) Glass

• D) Stone

What is the role of grout in mosaic art?

• A) To color the mosaic

• B) To hold the pieces together

• C) To create the design

• D) To polish the surface