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This week on 💡 Terminology Tuesday 💡, we are highlighting three timeless art forms that have enhanced sacred spaces for centuries:
• Mosaic – An art form created by assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone, or tile to form intricate images or patterns, often seen on church walls and floors. Mosaics are made of small pieces of material called tesserae, while stained glass is made from colored glass sheets
• Fresco – A painting technique where pigments are applied to wet plaster, allowing the colors to bond as the plaster dries. Frescoes often depict religious scenes on ceilings and walls. This method creates durable, long-lasting artworks with rich, natural tones.
• Stained Glass – Colored glass arranged in patterns or images, typically in windows. Light passing through illuminates the colors, adding beauty and spiritual ambiance to the space. It is a feature found in many Gothic cathedrals and traditional churches.
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