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Mosaic

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An art form created by assembling small pieces of colored stone or glass (tesserae) to form an image, exemplified by the Alexander Mosaic.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art

Unit 2
Mosaic Definition for AP Art History | Fiveable