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What is the difference between a mural and a mosaic?

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What is the difference between a mural and a mosaic?
The difference between a mural and a mosaic is in the specificity of the terms. Mural is a general term for a piece of artwork applied directly to a wall. On the other hand, a mosaic is an artwork made by arranging small pieces of material, such as tiles, glass fragments or stones. Mosaics can be murals, but they may also adorn other surfaces, such as floors and furniture. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

It s Good Business! /// Contemporary Street Art Text War Political Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "It's Good Business!" Series: Statement *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2023 Mediu...
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2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Southwest View of Sherborne Abbey Church /// History of Dorset English Engraving
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John Hutchins (English, 1698-1773) Title: "Southwest View of Sherborne Abbey Church" (Plate 15) Portfolio: The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset Year: 1861-1870...
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1860s Victorian Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Gondola, San Giorgio Maggiore - panorama citsycape - Venice - limited edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Gerald Berghammer - Color cityscape panorama photo. Gondolas docked along a pier with blurred motion, against foggy San Giorgio Maggiore in the back. Archival pigment ink print as p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Free Space Panorama - color gondola, cityscape - Venice, Italy - limited edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Gerald Berghammer - Color long exposure photography. Gondolas docked on calm water with Venice cityscape, church bell tower and historic buildings. Archival pigment ink print as par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Carnival - Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians and the Carnival Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a serie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Stretcher Bars

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