Question

Which phrase best describes the term mosaic?

A. a temple dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war

B. an artwork with small glass or stone pieces forming intricate pictures

C. a religious painting depicting scenes from the New Testament

D. a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith

Answer 1

B. An artwork with small glass or stone pieces forming intricate pictures, is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct option is B

A mosaic is a pictorial work made of small pieces of stone, ceramic or glass of different shapes and colors, called tesserae, joined by plaster or another binder to form decorative geometric, figurative or abstract compositions. The plant mosaic or wooden mosaic is called inlay.