Fragments of Heaven

Revisited

No.110 Issue 2/2015

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The art of mosaics

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Sophie Ibbotson Max Lovell-Hoare The breathtaking beauty of ancient mosaics is as unique as it is stunning. Not only does a mosaic make for a grand overall picture, but look closely and you will find that each tile is a miniature work of art in itself – some no bigger than a few millimetres across.