The Art Of Marble Mosaics
July 11th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed
Mosaics have a long and winding history, and can be traced back many centuries. There are representative of Italian, Roman and Greek artisans, and many pieces are still around today. Today, natural stone mosaics and marble mosaics have emerged as unique and intricate design pieces that are incorporated into modern interior and exterior applications. This art form has tremendous aesthetic appeal when used properly. Mosaic ceilings, mosaic floors, mosaic walls and outdoor mosaic pavers are now seen in modern buildings.
Marble mosaics are an ancient art form. It started over four thousand years ago during the 4th and 3rd century BC. Mesopotamians developed mosaic triangles of marble that were painted differently. Similarly, Greeks decorated their floors with mosaics made from pebbles. The people of Macedonian used a variety of colored pebble mosaics to embellish their structures. Early Christian mosaics of the 4th and 6th century BC depicted birds, animals and hunting scenes. Islamic mosaics were mostly floral pictures and scenes. Though the technique is still the same, as time has passed, the art mosaic has evolved through many changes and the process has been greatly refined.
There are beautiful pieces available today that are hand-made marble mosaic and stone mosaics designs that utilize natural marble and semi-precious stones. The mosaic is a wonderful paradigm of the primitive and contemporary form of art creation. This is the reason why mosaics have successfully re-emerged as a popular art form today. With the intricate design and grace of mosaics becoming more popular, they are highly prized and can effectively increase the value of a building or structure.
A mosaic design can incorporate a variety of themes, like wildlife, figures and scenes, medallions, kitchen decor, geometric and religious. These kinds of mosaics are largely used to adorn the interiors and exteriors of buildings. Inside a home or business, mosaics can be installed in bathrooms, hallways, dining rooms, floors, above the fire place and even on archways. Outside, garden mosaics can beautify a space, as well as adorn table tops, pools and entrance ways.
The popularity of marble mosaics is at an all time high due to their mesmerizing appearance and also because of their unique advantages they have over other decorative art features. When comparing paintings and photographs to mosaics, mosaics are just more appealing and authentic. Mosaics are heat and water resistant when a sealant is applied, so they can be installed in places like pools, bathtubs and floors. Mosaics are easy to clean and are very durable. Moreover, you have the ability to customize a mosaic according to your wants, needs and desires.
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