Mosaic tile art is nearly as old as society itself. In Mesopotamia, considered the birthplace of civilization, artists who lived 3,500 years ago realized the potential of creating artistic and decorative mosaics out of stone, shell and ivory. Throughout the Roman Empire, floor mosaics depicting Roman mythology and everyday life could be found in private homes and public buildings. During the Byzantine Empire, opulent tile mosaics adorned cathedrals and honored religious figures. People in the Muslim Empire used stone, glass and ceramic tile mosaics for the same purpose. They often took on geometric qualities due to the intellectual enlightenment of time.
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Mosaic Tile Art Today
People have kept up this historical, artistic tradition into the modern age, with marble tile mosaic art or decoration being a prevalent feature in kitchens, bathrooms, walls and floors, as well as other interesting home furnishings like fireplaces, patios and more!Tile mosaic art is a sophisticated feature to add to your home or other building. Its time-honored genuine beauty and limitless variation mean it can appeal to anyone and everyone.View this post on Instagram
Tile mosaics combine color, texture, pattern, composition and design in a way that no other art form can compete with. Individual tiles can take on complex patterns that multiply across surfaces.View this post on Instagram
Some people create patterns by combining various colored tiles in one mosaic. You can also draw or print art and other decors onto a tile mosaic to add another layer of artistry.View this post on Instagram
The above shower niche by the Farm House Project combines a bit of everything with its design. It uses multiple tile textures to frame an intricate, Delft-style mosaic.View this post on Instagram
