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date back to between 5000 and
4000 BC. Later, they began to
hand cut stone and marble using
a mosaic hammer and hardy to FUHDWH WHVVHUDH PRVDLF VWRQHV The same tools are still used
today.
However, it was the Romans
who absorbed this technique and
transformed it into an extravagant
art form. Be it in the creation of PDMHVWLF �RRUV LQ YLOODV RU LPSHULDO palaces and baths, the strong
relationship between mosaic and
architecture was always taken
into consideration. The subjects
were historical, mythological,
geometric, and decorative, using
natural materials, and occasionally
glass and ceramics, which were
held together with lime mortar,
sand, marble dust, or terracotta
particles.
In the 20th Century, artists such as
Antoni Gaudi, Gustav Klimt, and
Gino Severini revitalized mosaic
art in response to modernisation.
Mosaic Republic continues to UHGH�QH WKLV DQFLHQW FUDIW WKURXJK the use of movement, texture, DQG FRORXU :LWK RQH IRRW �UPO\ rooted to tradition, and the other
to the here and now, Scaunich has
succeeded in adapting the ancient
art form to modern culture for
generations ahead to appreciate.
Mosaic Republic custom designs
mosaics in a wide range of
tasteful styles, and collaborates
closely with interior designers and
architects to achieve truly unique
solutions. Mosaics are suited to
interiors and exteriors, as well
as large public spaces. They are
water-resistant and highly durable,
maintaining their vibrant colour
even under Australia�s harsh
weather conditions. Due to the
detailed construction method used,
many ancient mosaics are still
being discovered today which are
practically in the same condition
they were 2000 years ago.
Mosaic Republic is an inspirational
business thanks to Scaunich�s
great passion for his art and its
origins.
For more information on Mosaic
Republic please visit
www.mosaicrepublic.com.au
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