M is for Mosaic

First developed in antiquity, this decorative technique spread throughout the Christian and Eastern worlds over the centuries. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the technique has enjoyed a revival. Almost every era has succumbed to the mosaic's palette of materials and colors, and taken advantage of its great versatility. The range of elements used to form its primary components abound. More than the material itself, it is the small size and irregularity of the elements that make up a mosaic that best distinguishes this technique from other forms of cladding: pebbles, terracotta pieces or small elements called tesserae, cut or broken