Definition of a Mosaic

A mosaic is defined as an assembly of small, juxtaposed, regular or irregular fragments of a resistant material, "tesserae", attached to a support with a binding agent to form a design or image

The nature and color of the materials used, the shape, dimension, and equally the method of affixing the tesserae constitute different mosaic techniques.

As an art linked to architecture since its origins, and monumental in its essence, it is necessary to distinguish ground mosaics (floors, basins, paving stones.) from wall mosaics (walls, ceilings, columns.). In parallel to this monumental aspect, a tradition of picture-mosaics and mosaic objects also developed.