ancient mosaic
C16608
concept
An ancient mosaic is a decorative artwork composed of small, colored pieces of stone, glass, or ceramic arranged to form images or patterns, typically used to adorn floors, walls, and ceilings in historical structures.
Observed surface forms (4)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Byzantine mosaic | 3 |
| Roman mosaic | 3 |
| early Christian mosaic | 2 |
| Umayyad-period mosaic | 1 |
Instances (10)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Stag Hunt mosaic | — |
| Annunciation mosaic | Byzantine mosaic |
|
Crucifixion mosaic
surface form:
Crucifixion mosaic (Daphni Monastery)
|
Byzantine mosaic |
| Hospitality of Abraham mosaic | Byzantine mosaic |
| Lod Mosaic | Roman mosaic |
|
“Gypsy Girl” mosaic
surface form:
Gypsy Girl mosaic
|
Roman mosaic |
| Tree of Life mosaic | Umayyad-period mosaic |
| Good Shepherd mosaic | early Christian mosaic |
| St. Lawrence mosaic | early Christian mosaic |
| Nile Festival mosaic | Roman mosaic |