mosaic

Meanings

• noun

  An art form that involves creating images or patterns by arranging small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials.

  - "The mosaic on the floor of the church is a beautiful work of art."
  - "The Roman mosaics found in Italy are famous for their intricate designs."

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Variants

List of all variants of mosaic that leads to same result
mosaic , mosaiclike , mosaics , mosaically , mosaiced , mosaicing , mosaicked , mosaicking , Mosaic , cucumber mosaic , cucumber mosaics , tobacco mosaic virus

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'mosaiikon', meaning 'picture made of small pieces'.

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Trivia

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1. Mosaics were used as early as the 3rd millennium BC in Mesopotamia.

2. The world's largest mosaic is located in Gaza, Palestine, and covers over 6,000 square meters.

3. The most famous mosaic artist of all time is probably Michelangelo, who created the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but he also made several mosaics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tesserae: The small pieces of material used to create a mosaic.

2. Mosaic art: The artistic tradition of creating mosaics.

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Culture

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Mosaics have been used since ancient times, particularly in Rome, Greece, and the Middle East. They were often used to decorate floors, walls, and other surfaces. Mosaics have also been used in literature, such as in Dante's Inferno, where they are described as a symbol of harmony and order.

How to Memorize "mosaic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the small pieces of material being arranged to create a larger image.
   - Imagine the intricate designs and patterns that can be created with mosaics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mosaic' with the idea of intricate designs and patterns.
   - Think of the beautiful works of art created by arranging small pieces of material.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'mosaic' comes from the Greek word 'mosaiikon', which means 'picture made of small pieces'.
   - Think of the word 'mosaic' as a 'mosquito' with 'a' and 'i' added, and remember that 'mosquito' has small pieces called 'legs'.

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