Saturday, May 23, 2009

A Brief Retrospection On Marble Mosaics

To evaluate the quality of a product or a person certain parameters need to be taken in to consideration. Just as a person needs to have ethics and moral values instilled in his nature or good book needs to contain proper information, similarly the marble to be used in home décor needs to have certain qualities which will make it the right choice for mosaics. In fact the correct choice of marble is imperative to create the perfect mosaic, which will accentuate your landscape. Are you a home owner who is keen to add a marble mosaic to your house? Then read on as we give you some valuable tips…

There are many homeowners who resort using different color combinations and vibrant paints to enhance the look of the house. However, the Mosaic Art can also be used to increase the esthetic value of a house. In Mosaic art it becomes necessary to mix stones and glasses having variant hues. They help in designing several picture patterns.

As a matter of fact, the root of Mosaic art can be traced back to several thousand years. In the 3rd and 4th century BC the Mesopotamians created mosaic. They used cones of baked clay and the ends were painted differently. The ancient Greeks also decorated their floors using pebble made mosaics. The residents of Macedonia made use of polychrome pebble mosaics to beautify their structures.

However, the designs used by various civilizations in mosaic art varied greatly. The early Christian mosaics created in 6th century BC deal with topics like birds and animals, hunting scenes. On the contrary, the 7th century Islamic mosaics depict subjects like floral themes. With the passage of time Mosaic art has undergone several alterations even though the fundamental technique remains the same.

The Phoenician Arts played a pivotal role in the development and diversification of the mosaic arts. In fact it has added a new dimension to this form of art. It gave the world outstanding hand-made marble mosaic patterns created from semi-precious stones and natural marble. The Phoenician Arts also helped in reviving the ancient and traditional elite mosaics of the Byzantinians, Romans and Greeks.

The mosaics creations by Phoenician Arts are hailed as wonderful prototypes of the contemporary and primitive aspects of life. This has played a role behind the rising popularity of the mosaic art form. In recent times, the mosaics are the coveted and most valued means to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a structure.

In Phoenician Arts mosaics are made for a variety of themes like religion, figures & scenes, medallions, animals and they are used to decorate both the outdoors and interiors. In a workplace or house the mosaics can be installed in parts like dining areas, hallways, archway, near the fireplace etc. In case of the exterior of an establishment, they can be used in garden areas, tabletops, pools etc.

The Phoenician mosaics are more appealing than pictures and paintings. They add an elegant appeal to the rooms and exterior of a house. They do not get affected much by heat and water. They can be cleaned easily and with proper care remain immaculate for several years. The mosaics can be customized as per the requirement of the clients.

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