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What is the difference between mosaic and pietra dura?
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The difference between mosaic and pietra dura comes down to how specific the terms are. A mosaic is a decorative surface or item produced out of small, hard pieces assembled together to create a pattern. Artisans can use tile, stone, glass, wood and other materials to make mosaics. Pietra dura is a specific type of mosaic composed of gemstones. You may sometimes see it referred to as Florentine mosaic. Find a selection of mosaic art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
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Shop for Art by Medium: Mosaic on 1stDibs
Gallant Horse, Glass Mosaic
Located in Spokane, WA
Measures
Mosaic 15.5 x 35.5 inches
Framed 17 x 37 inches
Evelyn Ackerman (1924–2012) was a pivotal figure in California mid-century modernism, renowned for her work in mosaics, ta...
Category
Mid-19th Century More Art
Materials
Mosaic
Invader IK #6: THE RUNNER Tile Mosaic
By Invader
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Invader (French, b. 1969)
Marking(s); notes: unsigned; ed. 62/150; 2007 (per instruction packet)
Materials: ceramic tile
Dimensions (H, W, D): 6.75"h, ...
Category
20th Century Mixed Media
Materials
Mosaic
Oasis Definitely Maybe Mosaic - Mosaic Art
Located in Manchester, GB
Francis Thorrington, Oasis Definitely Maybe, 2025
Ceramic on board
Original artwork
61 x 61 cm (24.02 x 24.02in)
Signed by the artist
Francis Thorrington
Francis began working...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Mosaic
Blue Ocean
Located in Nottingham, GB
Photograph Mosaic.
Stunning contemporary figurative mosaic
Joel creates these contemporary pieces by adding lots of tiny images of the female form ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Mosaic
Ombrellino (Umbrella) - Mosaic - 1947 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Original Mosaic on cement panel.
Ref.: Domus 1948, p. IX and p. 29.
An awesome and beautiful example on Campigli's Art of creating imaginative characters following his creativity,...
Category
1940s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Mosaic
American Gothic by Grant Wood Mosaic - Mosaic Art
Located in Manchester, GB
Francis Thorrington, American Gothic by Grant Wood
Ceramic on board
Original artwork
43.18 x 58.42 cm (17 x 23 in)
Hand-signed by the artist
Bio:
Francis began working with mos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Mosaic
