It was during the Roman Empire that mosaic art reached its supreme glory. Figures of the Roman Empire had installed mosaics on the floors of their palaces and villas. Mosaic art is considered to be an ancient art with several techniques of craft, Roman techniques being the oldest of its kind. The Roman technique consists of using tiles hand-cut with a hammer and a nail, and crafting the mosaic directly into the floor. Ancient mosaics typically portray famous figures and traditional geometric patterns. Some of the mosaic artworks were destroyed through wars, while others were discovered time after time during excavations all over the world. Here is a list of the roman mosaic discoveries that were made through time and space. These monuments are now considered to be cultural heritage sites.

Throughout history vaulted ceilings were used to ornament cathedrals and basilicas and make a space look larger than it is. In architecture, the main function of vaults was to give resistance to walls and ceilings. There’s a wide variety of vaults such as the Barrel Vault, Groin Vault, Rib Vault and Fan vault. This variety took ceilings to another dimension and more than art covering four walls with a roof. Therefore, Mozaico thought of taking you on a journey of renowned to less known monuments , spreading through three continents and two thousand years of history. We start with the contemporary art of magical stained glass ceilings made by Daniel Buren to conclude with the fairy land of India, the Taj Mahal.

Throughout history, the art of stained glass has been restricted to ornamenting churches and momentous architectural designs. Stained glass usually refers to colorful material itself or to artworks made with it. Similar to mosaic art, stained glass designs can raise and fall. Stained glass ornaments can decorate your home with colorful abstract lights, floral patterns or landscapes. Figurative and splendid medieval stained glass windows can be witnessed in a church or a parliament building to narrate and commemorate tenses from the Bible, literature or history. You can even find stained glass within college halls. Stained glass art is still present for modern glass artists and their creations including third dimensional structures and sculptures.

The varieties in our traditions, cultures and civilizations enlighten our world and transform it into a basket of colorful fruits, seeds and tastes. Cultural diversity is one of the things that make life more beautiful. It makes us curious to discover one another in such a small world. Our differences aren’t limited to languages, beliefs or physical traits. Each civilization has its special touch and special way of crafting, which differentiates its artworks. Starting with the Native Americans and finishing with the Spanish, discover their appealing abilities and flair to create mosaic art.