Mosaic art
2008-08-11

                                                                                                                                                              Tile information                                                                                                                                                       Chapter ten- Mosaic art

Mosaic is an ancient and beautiful mosaic art, from the earliest hand-building stone into a block simple, clear and independent entity. Colorful texture, crystallization of ores and the reflection of light make this ancient craft of mosaic into a modern space. Using all kinds of unexpected chic ostentation, their own interpretations of classical temperament is more dazzling.

History of mosaic art Mosaic is an ancient mosaic art. It is a decorative technique that creates geometric or figurative designs by arranging small fragments of marble, terracotta, glazed ware or glass and setting them into a layer of cement.In the main, however, mosaic as an art form covered two principal periods in history: First came the Greco-Roman period, which lasted from Alexander the Great to the fall of Rome. A famous example from this period is “The Battle of Isus” (2nd century BC) depicting the famous battle of Alexander against Darius. Other examples include the classic “black and white” mosaics such as Pompeii’s Cave Canem and the polychromatics made during Hadrian’s reign. The second prominent era was the Paleo-Christian and Byzantine period which extended from the fall of the Roman Empire around 4th century AD to the gradual decline of mosaic in the 12th and 13th centuries. During this period, polychromatic mosaics and wall and vault glass and gold mosaics reached a “par excellence” pinnacle.

Modern mosaic tile Now the mosaic art with the development of technology has not only manifested in practicality, more reflected in the appreciation of the beauty and artistry. Mosaic has been breaking the traditional limitations of the decoration, not only in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, studying room, or even in the public spaces, we can see its shadow. Mosaic’s "mosaic art" is gradually return to its essence. Those pictures made up with solid color, transitional color and gradient color are vivid and lifelike. They not only impact on the people in the visual and aesthetic aspects, but also give a new three-dimensional sense of space.Delicate and volatile mosaic, not better adapts to different collage of space, but also creates a whim satisfied with the decorative effect. Those who break the traditional shape of the mosaic compromise the merits of classicality and modernity.

                                  Use of mosaic art  The use of mosaic is diverse, collocation approach is arbitrary. Although this may seem simple, it takes a certain skill. Though it seems small, play a great role in the use of solid color. As a separate color use in space, regardless of the color and luster, mosaic is more dazzling than other materials. To properly handle, we should follow the following points.First, the color choice in size should be consistent with the environmental color. Jumping strong sense of the color appropriately can narrow the area, calm, peaceful and quiet color can open up the use of a large area. This is not one of the most creative principles, but very good use, and must adhere to, or else the opposite effect is the color too dazzling or the environment drowning the peaceful color.This is followed by that contrast color, no matter what color, as long as it put the contrast color next , we can make it a more prominent the hue itself. In addition, relationship among "black" "white" and "gray" must achieve balance. For example, in large white areas, with bright color orange for the main force, and then take a little black color to reduce the temperature, it would not seem too frivolous.

The location is even more important. In fact, the mosaic itself can be applied to any place. It is pollution resistant, well cleaned and beautiful, and in any place will be conspicuous. However, because of its prominent, the right choice of location is interesting and unique. For example, nothing out of the ordinary the toilet, washbasin only, with a little embellishment of golden mosaics, emit a gorgeous and precious smell, better than gold-plated faucets, door handles, or even bathtubs. Therefore, the mosaic is to use well-thought-out position.

Space atmosphere is the last element. The omnipresent use of a color is ostentatious, in a particular space can be well publicized background atmosphere and promoting the theme. For example, the warm red, the melancholy blue , the alluring pink, the subversive black, the bearing of white, like a visual feast. O course, this approach should in line with the other colors in the space. Small mosaics in the hands of the creator will be able to play a lot of new ideas, like the brushes in the hands of the artist, can burst forth the most magnificent of the imagination.