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Please join us for a beautiful day of creativity. On the 2nd of JUNE 2024 from 9am - 3pm
Greeks of Egypt & Middle East Society Hall
56 Richmond Rd KESWICK 5035
Please RSVP Sam on 0416 172 361
History of Mosaics.
Mosaics are one of the oldest and most beautiful forms of art in the history of mankind. Mosaic art discoveries can be dated back to ancient Mesopotamia - more than 5,000 years ago.
Mosaic designs have existed all over the world in various ancient civilizations, starting off as unstructured decorations or as pebble pavement. In the 4th Century BC the Greeks turned mosaics into a structured form of art and for the first time in history, mosaics were produced using precise geometric patterns. Detailed scenes depicting people and animals were created with great skill and refinement.
After the Romans started taking an interest in mosaic art, the field of mosaics went through a period of great development as they transformed from an exclusive art into a common decorative medium. By the 8th century, glass tiles and stones in different colors were used to create decorations on pathways, in the celebration of religious scenes, and in domestic themes and geometric displays.
Although mosaics had appeared in many different places at different times in history, only in Greek Byzantium between the 4th and 14th centuries did it develop into a leading pictorial art. Mosaic design had started to take on an influence from wall paintings and experienced a great evolution in the use of techniques, materials, and colors.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Greeks of Egypt and Middle East Society of South Australia, 56 Richmond Rd, Keswick SA 5035, Australia,Adelaide, South Australia
