mosaic
Fragments become picture
A mosaic is a picture or pattern made by arranging small colored pieces of stone, glass, or tile into a surface.
The technique dates to antiquity and remains common in decorative arts.
By extension, mosaic describes anything composed of diverse elements: a mosaic of cultures, a genetic mosaic.
In biology, a mosaic organism has cells of different genetic makeup. (Capitalized Mosaic relates to Moses.)
Aggregate flooring, polished smooth
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
- groutTile joint filler
- tesseraeMosaic's constituent pieces
- glassTransparent solid from sand
ceramic · stone · marble · agate · enamel · opus · inlay · travertine
Mosaic's constituent pieces
- groutTile joint filler
- opusNumbered artistic creation
- vitreousGlass-like in appearance
- byzantineDauntingly intricate and devious
fresco · murals · inlay · marquetry · intarsia · enamel · iconography · emblazon
Flat surface-covering piece
- terrazzoAggregate flooring, polished smooth
- ceramicFired clay material
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- groutTile joint filler
pavers · marble · travertine · limestone · granite · slate · terracotta · installation
Recurring arrangement or template
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
filigree · gilding · tapestry · applique · tracery · mandala · geometric · arabesque
Assembled mixed-media artwork
- assemblageCollected group of things
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- mixed-mediaArt combining different materials
decoupage · scrapbook · bricolage · layering · composition · juxtaposition · cutouts · glue
Relating to genetic structures
- mosaicismMixed genetic makeup
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
- chimeraUnrealistic fantasy or hybrid
- karyotypeOrganized chromosome display
somatic · germline · trisomy · phenotype · genotype · variability · placental · cytogenetics
State of varied elements
- multiculturalismCoexistence of diverse traditions
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- melting-potFusion of diverse cultures
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
ethnicity · pluralism · identity · diaspora · traditions · customs · blending · integration
Fabric scraps sewn together
- calicoPatchy-coated cat type
- mottlePattern of irregular spots
- piedHaving patchy coloring
- speckledDotted with small marks
spotted · striped · plaid · checkered · variegated · dappled · marbled · tessellated
Textured woolen cloth
- tartanPatterned clan fabric
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
tapestry · quilted · woven · interwoven · patterned · batik · tie-dye
Warm brownish-green hue
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- variegatedMarked with different colors
- fleckedSpotted with small marks
- mottledHaving irregular color patches
blended · swirled · kaleidoscopic · iridescent · opalescent · prismatic · polychrome · particolored
Chlorophyll deficiency in plants
- yellowingBecoming pale gold-brown
- mottlingIrregular colored patches
- stuntingArresting natural growth
- distortionTwisting from original state
pathogen · vector · aphid · transmission · resistance · symptoms · infection · variegation
terrazzo
Aggregate flooring, polished smooth
glass · ceramic · stone · marble · agate · enamel · opus · inlay · travertine · onyx
tesserae
Mosaic's constituent pieces
byzantine · fresco · murals · inlay · marquetry · intarsia · enamel · iconography · emblazon · adhesive
tile
Flat surface-covering piece
- terrazzoAggregate flooring, polished smooth
- ceramicFired clay material
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
grout · pavers · marble · travertine · limestone · granite · slate · terracotta · installation · backsplash
pattern
Recurring arrangement or template
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
beadwork · filigree · gilding · tapestry · applique · tracery · mandala · geometric · arabesque · medallion
collage
Assembled mixed-media artwork
- assemblageCollected group of things
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- montageAssembled sequence of images
mixed-media · decoupage · scrapbook · bricolage · layering · composition · juxtaposition · cutouts · glue · scissors
chromosomal
Relating to genetic structures
karyotype · somatic · germline · trisomy · phenotype · genotype · variability · placental · cytogenetics
diversity
State of varied elements
- multiculturalismCoexistence of diverse traditions
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- melting-potFusion of diverse cultures
heritage · ethnicity · pluralism · identity · diaspora · traditions · customs · blending · integration · cosmopolitan
patchwork
Fabric scraps sewn together
speckled · spotted · striped · plaid · checkered · variegated · dappled · marbled · tessellated · pieced
tweed
Textured woolen cloth
- tartanPatterned clan fabric
- houndstoothFour-pointed check pattern
- jacquardElaborate patterned woven textile
brocade · tapestry · quilted · woven · interwoven · patterned · batik · tie-dye
hazel
Warm brownish-green hue
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
- variegatedMarked with different colors
- fleckedSpotted with small marks
mottled · blended · swirled · kaleidoscopic · iridescent · opalescent · prismatic · polychrome · particolored
chlorosis
Chlorophyll deficiency in plants
distortion · pathogen · vector · aphid · transmission · resistance · symptoms · infection · variegation · necrosis
- art formspainting, drawing, sculpture, photography, dance
- arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- decorative craftswreath, garland, lace, tapestry, embroidery
- museum exhibitsscience exhibit, dinosaur skeleton, interactive exhibit, art displays, fossil exhibit
- squaresperfect square, grid square, magic square, square number, center square
mosaicuniform
Identical throughout
homogeneous · monolithic · seamless · continuous · undivided
- cultural mosaicSociety preserving distinct heritages
- mosaic tilesSmall pieces for patterns
- mosaic artArt from arranged fragments
- tile mosaicsImages from small fragments
- mosaic patternsDesigns from fitted pieces
- glass mosaicImage from fitted fragments