A mosaic is an extraordinary piece of artwork created by joining together small pieces of colorful glass, stone or ceramics with mortar to create a beautiful masterpiece.
The earliest known examples of mosaics were discovered in a temple building in Mesopotamia, dating back to the second half of the 3rd millennium BC (3000 through 2001 BC). At that time, colorful stones, shells and ivory were used.
The most famous mosaics can be found all over the world in various venues. Many of them are located in the churches of Italy and Jordan. The Westminster Abbey in London, England, is famous for its mosaic floor; “The Great Pavement.” Many mosaics can be found in the mosques of Iran. Others can be seen in parks in Spain. In France, there is an entire house, the gardens, furniture and floors that are completely covered with mosaic art. The New York Subway is among the most famous of mosaics and San Diego hosts one of the largest mosaic murals in the world.
The diversity of elements, different colors, and textures are unified for a common purpose. When unified, they becomes a piece of incredible beauty. The sharp edges of the stone, glass and ceramics are softened by being joined together.
May we view humanity in the same way; uniquely diverse; created in all sizes and shapes, a kaleidoscopic of colors. Unified, we become a beautiful mosaic, joined together with a common purpose. Joined together by love. There is not greater beauty.
Carol Marchant Gibbs
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