Question

Which statement is true about Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic mosaics and tile work? A. They show religious images but not geometric motifs. B. They were always made with tiny tesserae for lifelike detail. C. They have dull colors. D. They cover floors or walls.

Answer 1

B is the correct answer. Mosaics are made from small shapes, mostly squares, called tesserae, which are made from coloured stones, pebbles or glass. Smaller shapes mean more detail can be added. Mosaics started in Mesopotamia and became very popular during the Byzantine empire.