Mosaic History,

Five thousand years ago, the Sumerians created mural patterns by driving colored clay cones into walls. And by the 3rd century BC, the Greeks were constructing representational mosaics out of variously colored uncut pebbles. Inspired by the Greeks, the Romans learned the decorative qualities of mosaic and began using it to its fullest extent.

The Roman Empire without a doubt has contributed the most to the fruition of the Byzantines. Who are renowned for their Christian works of art. With their set of skills and techniques involved in producing the visual representation on the church domes and walls with beautiful mosaic marble.

In the beginning of the 14th century, there was a decline in the practice of mosaic, by late 15th century and the magnificent work for St. Peter Basilica in Rome, Mosaic was the true way of painting for eternity. TodayMosaic is still alive and well. It continues to be the oldest, most durable art form in history with colors that never fade, and stones that withstand the pass of centuries.