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Little Chapel, Architecture & Garden art on Flickr - the-electronic-firefly
The Little Chapel in Guernsey is just five metres by three metres and “possibly the smallest chapel in the world”.
picassiette steps to archway to little chapel on Flickr - zenitpetersburg
In 1913 Brother Deodat, a religious refugee from France, saw the location and received a vision of recreating the Lourdes grotto and chapel on the hill.
picassiette archway to little chapel on Flickr - zenitpetersburg
Little Chapel broken china, plates, crockery on Flickr - photo_blog_farley
picassiette mosaic walls of little chapel on Flickr -zenitpeterburg
walls broken china pebbles of little chapel on Flickr - zenitpeterburg
picassiette mosaic walls of little chapel on Flickr - zenitpetersburg
Mosaic Art walls chapel at Guernsey 104 on Flickr - Annemoni
broken china in walls of little chapel on Flickr - zenitpetersburg
Little Chapel pique assiette exterior on Flickr - Van Tassel
He actually built it three times, demolishing it twice, the first time as a result of unspecified criticism,
Little Chapel picassiette architecture - Guernsey on Flickr - modogoo
the second because the Bishop of Portsmouth hadn’t been able to get through the doorway.
Little Minature Chapel mosaic architecture on Flickr - Artoo UK
In 1939, he built this version, the smallest of the three attempts.
The chapel is decorated inside and out with seashells and pieces of china:
little chapel picassiette walls on Flickr - xxxrmt
by the time he had come to the third attempt, his project had become famous and islanders brought him tiles and coloured china from all over the world.
Little Chapel pique assiette mosaic interior on Flickr - dmcneil
The Little Chapel picassiette mosaic ceiling on Flickr - Artoo UK
Little Chapel pique assiette interior stained glass shells tile Flickr - dmcneil
infront of little chapel picassiette on Flickr - zenitpetersburg
From a distance the colours and design make a pleasing whole, close-up it’s amazing to see all the different pieces used to create the effect.
Where is Guernsey?
The Bailiwick of Guernsey (French: Bailliage de Guernesey) is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.As well as the island of Guernsey itself, it also includes Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou and other islets. Although the defence of all these islands is the responsibility of the United Kingdom, Guernsey is not part of the UK but rather a separate possession of the Crown, comparable to the Isle of Man. Guernsey is also not a member of the European Union. The island of Guernsey is divided into 10 parishes. Together with the Bailiwick of Jersey, it is included in the collective grouping known as the Channel Islands. Guernsey belongs to the Common Travel Area. Guernsey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
pique assiette
pique assiette - or picassiette ( a french term -”stolen from plate”) - pieces of broken pottery, china, glass, buttons, figurines, and/ jewelry are cemented onto a base to create a new surface. Almost any form can be used as a base, and any combination of pieces can be applied, restricted only by the individual creator’s imagination. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source picassiette mosaic photo & resource archive
Tags: art, mosaic, mosaic art, garden art, pique assiette, picassiette, chapel, little chapel, guernsey, smallest chapel, mixed media, architecture, shells, pebbles, broken china, china,
Market Day II
33.5″ x 22″
onyx, granite, marble, travertine, ceramic
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Interview - Brooks Tower
I caught up with Brooks Tower at the Sama Convention in Mesa & was honored when he agreed to be featured in the m.a.s. gallery. Brooks’ Market Day II won the award for Best in the Show at the Mosaic Arts International Exhibit this year. His thought provoking piece (photo above) delivers mastery in materials, technique, composition & imagery. Brooks Tower is ‘the modern master’ in opus sectile mosaics.
I wanted to interview Brooks… but was ummm… a tad scared. Why you ask? Well, let me tell you a little something about my friend Brooks. He’s fantastic… handsome, charming, creative, insanely brilliant, a killer wit & he’s definitely not afraid to speak his mind. Of course, I love him, but thought… I’ve just got no idea where that mind of his might take us… an interview? Now that would be just pure craziness…
Mosaic Art Source Article - full interview with Brooks Tower
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
opus sectile - mosaic detail - “tiger assaulting a calf”
opus sectile - the tesserae are of various sizes but cut very carefully to form exact shapes, the shapes then fit together like a puzzle. Similiar to marble marquetry. ex. tiger assaulting a calf - coloured marbles - second quarter of 4th century AD Rome, Esquiline - Basilica Iunii Bassi m.a.s. mosaic glossary
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L’Ambasciatrice
27″ x 16″ x 13″
Stained glass and millefiori on mixed media base
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Interview - Julie Richey
Julie Richey won the Members’ Choice Award at the Mosaic Arts International Exhibit this year. L’Ambasciatrice (photo above) was the most refreshing piece in the show & definitely had that WOW! factor.
I was so enamoured with this exquisite piece, when I saw Julie in Mesa, I pretty much grabbed her. I just had to let her know how much I loved L’Ambasciatrice & (of course) started bubbling over with questions… how did she come up with the concept… what kind of base did she use??? Julie (sweetheart that she is) generously shared her whole process…
Mosaic Art Source Article - full interview with Julie Richey
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
millefiori
millefiori - italian “mille” (thousand) “fiori” (flower) - decorative glass made by cutting and arranging cross sections of fused glass rods of various colors and thicknesses. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source - Mosaic Art Focus April Newsletter
Please Note: These Mosaic Images may not be reproduced in any form without the legal authorization of the artists. Please be aware that Mosaic Artists worldwide have united to form an International Mosaic Art Watch Group that will support the prosecution of anyone who does so.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definitions:
hammer
hammer - italian “martellina” - mosaic tool used with a hardie to cut tesserae since ancient times. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
hardie
hardie - used with a hammer the hardie has a chiseled edge and is traditionally mounted in a log. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
two wheeled mosaic cutter
two wheeled mosaic cutter - a hand tool for cutting mosaic tesserae, great for glass, smalti, mirror, china, tile etc. (often referred to as leps) m.a.s. mosaic glossary
cutting tesserae
cutting - the method used to break up materials into various sizes of tesserae. The hammer and hardie have been used since ancient times and are still one of the preferred methods for smalti & stone. The smalti or stone is placed on the blade of the chisel at right angles and by delivering a sharp blow with the hammer a clean-cut is made. To facilitate cutting glass, the surface may be scored beforehand with a diamond tool. With smalti, since the cut edge reflects more of its brilliance, it is usually placed facing outwards in the mosaic (except in the case of metal-leaf tesserae). Modern tools for cutting include tile nippers, tile cutters, wet saws & glass cutters. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
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Galla Placidia Mausoleum on Flickr - by James Macdonald
The Mausoleum of Galla Placidia is a highly important Byzantine mausoleum in Ravenna, Italy. It is one of the eight structures in Ravenna that were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996. As the UNESCO experts reasoned, “it is the earliest and best preserved of all mosaic monuments, and at the same time one of the most artistically perfect”.
mausoleum of Galla Placidia on Flickr - by saintpeg
Mausoleu de Gal·la Placídia, Ravenna on Flickr - by Sebastia Giralt
Built in 425-430 AD, the structure is designed in the shape of a Greek cross, and has a cupola that is entirely in mosaics, representing eight apostles and symbolical figures of doves drinking from a vessel. The other four apostles are represented on the vaults of the transverse arm; over the door is a representation of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd, young, beardless, with flowing hair, and surrounded by sheep; opposite, there is a subject that is interpreted as representing Saint Lawrence. Thin, translucent panels of stone admit light into the structure through the windows.
Galla Placidia Mausoleum, Ravenna on Flickr - by breic
galla placidia interior on Flickr - by designucdavis
The building contains three sarcophagi; the largest is said to have been that of Galla Placidia, and that her embalmed body was deposited there in a sitting position, clothed with the imperial mantle; in 1577, however, the contents of the sarcophagus were accidentally burned. The sarcophagus to the right is attributed to Emperor Valentinian III or to Galla Placidia’s brother, Emperor Honorius. The one on the left is attributed to Galla Placidia’s husband, Emperor Constantius III. In fact this building was the oratory of a wider church: the Holy Cross.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colours on Flickr - by James Macdonald
Mosaic Inside on Flickr - by pietroizzo
The inside is relatively small and extremely simple. The mausoleum was intended from the very start to be covered with mosaics, and these are the oldest in Ravenna. The eye is seduced by the brilliance of the colours, which mask the architecture and create an illusionistic effect.
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia - Ravenna, Italy - Great Buildings Online
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia on Flickr - by Rosy Hunt
Mosaics Stars Mausoleo di Galla Placidia Ravenna on Flickr - by blu_blue
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia on Flickr - by Arrigo Ceramista
Mosaic detail on Flickr - by vanalledag
Dettagli sottarco Mausoleo Galla Placidia on Flickr - by Arrigo Ceramista
Mosaic tiles on Flickr - by James Macdonald
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
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gold leaf tesserae (mosaic gold)
gold leaf tesserae (mosaic gold) - 24k gold-leaf tesserae are made up of a glass support layer (usually transparent, at times opaque red or coloured) less than one centimetre thick. The 24k gold metal leaf is then sandwiched between the support and a thin protective glass layer (the cartellina). In tesserae the colour shade is determined by the purity of the metal, the thickness of the leaf, the colour, if any, of the cartellina and of the support. m.a.s.mosaic glossary
Nature & Geometry, originally uploaded by pietroizzo.
Casa Grande, originally uploaded by hbomb1947.
Where is the Hearst Castle?
Hearst Castle was the palatial estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. It is located near San Simeon, California, on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Donated by the Hearst Corporation to the state of California in 1957, it is now a State Historical Monument and a National Historic Landmark, open for public tours. Hearst formally named the estate ‘La Cuesta Encantada’ (’The Enchanted Hill’), but he usually just called it ‘the ranch’.
Hearst Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hearst Castle Roman Pool Mosaics on Flickr - by patacancha
The Casa Grande Roman Pool
The pool appears to be styled after an ancient Roman bath such as the Baths of Caracalla in Rome c. 211-17 AD. The mosaic tiled patterns were inspired by mosaics found in the 5th Century Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy. They are also representative of traditional marine monster themes that can be found in ancient Roman baths.
The Roman Pool Hearst Castle on Flickr - by eye_fish
The Roman Pool is decorated from ceiling to floor with 1″ square mosaic tiles. These glass tiles, called smalti, are either colored (mainly blue or orange) or are clear with fused gold inside. The intense colors and shimmering gold of the tiles combine to create a breathtaking effect. The designs created by the tiles were developed by muralist Camille Solon.
Hearst pool bottom mosaic detail on Flickr - by vikram_muthanna
Bottom of the indoor pool mosaic detail on Flickr - by SFAntti
Hearst Castle Pool bottom mosaic detail on Flickr - Rock and Racehorses
Hearst Castle Roman Pool mosaics on Flickr - by Sandra Leidholdt
Mosaic wall & floor detail on Flickr - by Stellae et Luna
Mosaic Design Inspiration
The inspiration for some of these designs came from the 5th Century Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. Hearst was affected by the beauty of the mosaics in the mausoleum and incorporated similar styles into his Roman Pool. The walls of the mausoleum are marble but the vaulted arches are composed of blue and gold smalti. The roofs and dome are covered with mosaics of night blue, powdered with stars. The Roman Pool is similar to the mausoleum with its blue and gold color scheme and stylized star patterns. It differs because marble was only used in the statues, not on the walls, and their are no religious murals.
The Roman Pool at Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle wall mosaic detail on Flickr - by Rock and Racehorses
Hearst Castle Mosaic floor detail on Flickr - by Isalcedo
Mosaic Floor Tile Detail. on Flickr - by blisseau
Roman Crab mosaic floor detail on Flickr - by Stellae et Luna
Mosaic Gold tesserae texture detail on Flickr - by klabhead
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
gold leaf tesserae (mosaic gold)
gold leaf tesserae (mosaic gold) - 24k gold-leaf tesserae are made up of a glass support layer (usually transparent, at times opaque red or coloured) less than one centimetre thick. The 24k gold metal leaf is then sandwiched between the support and a thin protective glass layer (the cartellina). In tesserae the colour shade is determined by the purity of the metal, the thickness of the leaf, the colour, if any, of the cartellina and of the support. m.a.s.mosaic glossary
the pool at foro italico, photos & essay by antmoose.
This building, designed as the “palazzo delle Termi” or palace of the Baths by Costantino Costantini in 1937, became part of the Olympic complex in 1960.
exercise is good for you on Flickr - by antmoose
What is going on here? Men climb stairs to fling themselves off a platform, presumably to land in a sweaty pile on the men below. Meanwhile, three muscle men squat, stretch, and flex for our viewing pleasure.
divers on Flickr - by antmoose
It was almost impossible to get a photo of this wall, for some reason. So this is of mediocre quality, but the mosaics express the sheer physical joy of diving.
women? on Flickr - by antmoose
Of course, the women are fully clothed and represent goddesses and virtues. They watch in helpless awe as their menfolk disport with each other in various states of manly undress.
runners on Flickr - bn antmoose
One of the most beautiful sections of the mosaic, full of kinetic energy. The repetitious motion of the arms evokes, surely unintentionally, the Nazi swastika.
relaxing on Flickr - by antmoose
I think this is the most explicitly erotic of the pool mosaics. Here he waits, naked, confident of his muscular body, as if in a sauna. He doesn’t look too smart, but then intelligence was not a Fascist ideal. The pose evokes the ignudi on Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling.
towel peekaboo on Flickr - by antmoose
The swimmer, drying off, shows us he’s not wearing a thong, and seems on the verge of showing us what Fascist youth really worshipped.
put the towel around me too on Flickr - by antmoose
There is a world of homoerotic longing in the gaze of the towel-less bather.
oh my aching back on Flickr - by antmoose
photos & essay by antmoose.
Nice Andamento! 
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
andamento - mosaic detail
andamento - movement or flow of tesserae, often accentuated by the interstices.
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Who were the Mosaic Artists?
In the first postwar period, 1934-1938, the most interesting mosaic project realised by the Mosaic School of Fruili, was the wall and floor mosaic of 10,000 sqm mosaic at the Foro italico in Rome. It was created on the bozzetti by Giulio Rosso, Angelo Canevari, Achille Capizzano and Gino Severini. The School history from 1922
Ceramic tile mosaic detail on Flickr - by annpar
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
tesserae - small, usually square pieces of glass or other material used to make a mosaic. Their size generally ranges from a few millimetres to two centimetres long and five to ten millimetres thick. The term derives from the Greek word meaning “four-sided”. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Vitreous Tile Mosaic detail - by pauldub
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
vitreous tile
vitreous tile - square glass mosaic tiles most commonly 3/4″ x 3/4″ made in molds from glass paste. They have a smooth top but the bottom is keyed with ridges for better adhesion. m.a.s.mosaic glossary
Smalti mosaic detail on Flickr - Jef Poskanzer
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
That’s skill~nice, originally uploaded by Killer Bee 4.
Vatican Shop: She’s a handcrafting a micromosaic
Mosaic Studio @ the Vatican on Flickr by Picture_To_Paint
Mosaic Studio @ the Vatican on Flickr - Picture_To_Paint
Mosaic Studio @ the Vatican on Flickr by Picture_To_Paint
Mosaic glass at the Vatican on Flickr - Picture_To_Paint
Smalti & filati micromosaic supplies
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
filati
filati - (thread) rods of smalti that are melted and drawn out extremely thin, then clipped or cut into tiny pieces. Used in micro mosaics. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
micromosaic
micromosaic - mosaic made of tiny tesserae (at times less than one millimetre long) obtained from thin rods of uniformly cut polychrome glass paste or filati.
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Traditional Mosaic on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
A mosaic being pieced together in a traditional method. The artist who was working on this piece also did the “Imagine” mosaic at Strawberry Fields in New York. We happened upon his small shop while in Italy.
Rome on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaics in last photo created in the Vatican Studio & for sale in the Vatican Store.
Mosaic Art Source - Micromosaic Images Archive
Thank you so much Picture_To_Paint, I’ve added your Vatican Studio micromosaic works in progress above. They’re absolutely incredible! 
Mosiac, originally uploaded by theplug.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
gold leaf tesserae (mosaic gold)
gold leaf tesserae (mosaic gold) - 24k gold-leaf tesserae are made up of a glass support layer (usually transparent, at times opaque red or coloured) less than one centimetre thick. The 24k gold metal leaf is then sandwiched between the support and a thin protective glass layer (the cartellina). In tesserae the colour shade is determined by the purity of the metal, the thickness of the leaf, the colour, if any, of the cartellina and of the support. m.a.s.mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
tesserae - small, usually square pieces of glass or other material used to make a mosaic. Their size generally ranges from a few millimetres to two centimetres long and five to ten millimetres thick. The term derives from the Greek word meaning “four-sided”. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Cityscape where hot meets cool, originally uploaded by ◄Kentigern►.
Mosaic sunset and river on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Flaming flying steam train with cityscape on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic detail on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic tiles, originally uploaded by Ashley Dinges.
From a mosaic mural at the Joe Louis Arena station, called “Voyage” designed by Gerome Kamrowski
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
smalti
smalto (pl. smalti) - smalti is characterized by its dazzling range of brilliant opaque colors. Smalti is prepared by adding crystalline material (corpo) and coloured material (anima) to the colourless or coloured fused glass. Smalti is literally available in thousands of colors, is a very stable glass, easy to cut and very durable. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
tesserae - small, usually square pieces of glass or other material used to make a mosaic. Their size generally ranges from a few millimetres to two centimetres long and five to ten millimetres thick. The term derives from the Greek word meaning “four-sided”. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Madonna & Child Jesus on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Detail of the Nativity from the ceiling of the Martorana, Palermo, Sicily.
Sicily is home to a number of fine 12th Century mosaics executed by Greek (Byzantine) craftsmen with an Arab workforce.
Mosaic, as a term, is derived through generations of gradual change from the Greek mouseion, “appertaining to the Muses.” In the laterLatin there are the terms opus musivum “mosaic work, musivarius, mosaic worker,” but probably the English word “mosaic” is derived immediately from the French mosaique, which with its earlier form mousaique can only be borrowed from the Italian or Provençal and cannot be the descendant of the earlier French form musike.
Both “mosaic” and “museum” have there roots in the same Greek origin…The Mouseion being the first ‘museum’ founded in Alexandria in the timeof the Ptolomies (2nd Century BC).
Yuriko Tse in Irina Charny’s Magic Butterfly class
Learn to make your own Mosaic Butterfly at the Institute of Mosaic Art
Irina Charny - Mosaic Class
Magic Butterfly — Mixed Media Mosaics Instructor: Irina Charny
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Some mosaic experience
Cost: $200 Sessions: 2
Materials:$45 payable to instructor on the first day of class. Includes a mix of millefiori, Cinca porcelain, beads, gold and other unusual materials. Students may purchase or bring a sampling of vitreous glass or other additional materials. Student discount will apply at Mosaic Studio Supply on site. Go to the current classes page for class dates and times
Delve into the wonderful mysteries of mixed media mosaics and explore the world of color and pattern with award winning mosaic artist Irina Charny.
Irina was born in Russia and emigrated to the States where she has pursued a successful career as a mosaic artist.
Her unique and emotive figurative work explores the nuances of shape, mood and form and her use of color and pattern has made her work stand out in the world of modern mosaics. Ms. Charny brings her unique style and understanding of different media and how they can be combined to IMA for her signature course in which she shares her techniques, views and knowledge with students for the first time.
Known for her breathtaking mosaic butterfly forms, Irnia will guide students in the creation of a mixed media mosaic to be executed on a pre-cut butterfly form (provided).
Students will learn about combining materials, using unusual materials, cutting and setting techniques for mixed medias including ceramic, different types of glass including a combination of vitreous glass, gold, millefiori, unglazed porcelain, beads, and other materials.
Course will include lecture and discussion about the design process including the use of color, pattern, and texture in mosaic. Students will design and execute their own mosaic for interior display. The second day of class will include a discussion about demonstration of grouting and Irina’s unique way of finishing the edge of a piece for professional presentation.
Students will not grout in class, but will use both sessions for mosaic creation. Mosaic experience is required, as this is not a beginning course.
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
millefiori
millefiori - italian “mille” (thousand) “fiori” (flower) - decorative glass made by cutting and arranging cross sections of fused glass rods of various colors and thicknesses.
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Butterfly by Stacy Alexander, originally uploaded by John and Stacy.
Glass mosaic butterfly by Mosaic Artist - Stacy Alexander - 2006
Mosaic Dragonfly Box, originally uploaded by John and Stacy.
Vitreous Glass tile on wooden box
Stacy Alexander, mosaic artist
2006
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
vitreous tile
vitreous tile - square glass mosaic tiles most commonly 3/4″ x 3/4″ made in molds from glass paste. They have a smooth top but the bottom is keyed with ridges for better adhesion. m.a.s.mosaic glossary
Mosaic on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Opus Palladanium Mosaic - small abstract mosaic study
ODiP: Rue de Rosiers, originally uploaded by lomoD.xx.
Great example of an opus palladanium mosaic - Rue de Rosiers - Paris, France
ODiP: Boulangerie, originally uploaded by lomoD.xx.
another great example of Opus palladanium mosaic background Boulangerie - Paris, France
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
opus palladanium -mosaic detail
opus palladanium - a random placement of irregularly cut mosaic tesserae, referred to as crazy paving. It is important to keep the interstices consistant, this method can create a dynamic background quickly and easily. A modern technique.
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IMGP4606, originally uploaded by dullhunk
Picassiette Mosaic created by Mosaic Artist - Mark Kennedy - Afflecks Palace - Manchester, England
God Save the Queen… on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Mosaic Art Source mosaic definition:
pique assiette
pique assiette - or picassiette ( a french term -”stolen from plate”) - pieces of broken pottery, china, glass, buttons, figurines, and/ jewelry are cemented onto a base to create a new surface. Almost any form can be used as a base, and any combination of pieces can be applied, restricted only by the individual creator’s imagination. m.a.s. mosaic glossary
Mosaic Art Source picassiette mosaic photo & resource archive