Mosaicking Is an Art Form That Dates as Far Back as Ancient Mesopotamia

Mosaicking is an art form that dates as far back as ancient Mesopotamia, where coloured stone, shells and ivory were used. In ancient Crete pavements were made with coloured pebbles, while ancient Rome boasted splendid columns, floors and ceilings, all adorned with mosaic tiles. This rich and colourful technique was used by the Babylonians to make up wall decorations; the Egyptians made use of it as part of their beautiful lapis lazuli and turquoise inlay, and the Aztec and Inca people covered their religious effigies, masks and shields with mosaics. Mosaicking has seen a revival, and graces table tops, walls, lamps, floors, mirrors and frames - just about any surface with a decorative angle will work. Learn more about this art form, from the history of mosaics, to the how-to of modern decorative tiling. Source: suite101.com