“The creation of a mosaic was a complicated procedure that called for careful timing and teamwork. . . . Walls were painted with resin or tar before being covered with the first of three layers of plaster. . . . A sketch of the projected work was then made on the plaster to serve as a guide for the various artisans. The outermost layer of plaster, in which the pieces, or tesserae, of the mosaic would be set, was spread on only enough area to contain a day’s work. Some of the tesserae—small, carefully cut fragments of colored glass, marble, and semiprecious stones—were pressed into the wet plaster so that they projected at a slight angle. The stones thereby better reflected light and imbued the finished mosaic with a shimmering life of its own.”
—Empires Besieged: Time Frame A.D. 200–600
Mosaics were made by
a.
individual artists.
c.
teams of artisans.
b.
untrained laborers.
d.
factories.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
His victory during the Battle of Hastings gained him control over England. Leading both the Normans and England, William faced resistance and revolts, most where harshly subdued.
