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mosaic


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

mosaic

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A method of decorating surfaces with patterns or pictures composed of small, regularly-shaped pieces of colored durable material, such as stone or glass.

Broader Term

inlay

Narrower Terms

pietra dura

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