Tesselated Collection

Examples of tesselated pavement from Pompeii and Tor Marancio, Italy (litho)
5996457 Examples of tesselated pavement from Pompeii and Tor Marancio, Italy (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic)
JFS249983 Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic) by Islamic School, (14th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic)
JFS249982 Detail of wall tiles in the Patio de los Mirtos (ceramic) by Islamic School, (14th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

Ceiling decorations from San Simpliciano, Milan (w / c & pencil on paper)
746852 Ceiling decorations from San Simpliciano, Milan (w/c & pencil on paper) by Gruner, Ludwig (1801-82); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Festival in Manaus, northern Brazil
Aerial view of a festival taking place in St Sebastian Square, in front of the opera house in the city of Manaus, northern Brazil

Tesselated pavement, Manaus, northern Brazil
A tesselated pavement in St Sebastian Square, in front of the opera house in the city of Manaus, northern Brazil. The monument, inaugurated in 1900

Rudston Roman Villa mosaics during excavation 1 / 3
Rudston Roman Villa mosaics during excavation - Rudston, East Yorkshire - dated to the 4th century. The villa contained some of the best examples of Roman mosaics

Roman pavement in Cannon Street
A Roman tesselated pavement discovered by workmen at a depth of 12 feet from the surface. The pavement, made up of tiles of red tesserae was without pattern

Roman Mosaic Leicester
A Roman tesselated pavement, (the Cyparrisian Pavement) found below High Cross Street, Leicester in 1675. The mosaic shows Cyparrisus and a deer given to him by the god Apollo

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Discover the captivating world of tessellated art, a timeless form of expression that spans continents and centuries. From the intricate mosaics of Pompeii and Tor Marancio, Italy, to the vibrant ceramic tiles of the Patio de los Mirtos in Spain, tessellation's beauty is evident in every detail. Witness the artistry of wall decorations in Milan's San Simpliciano, or the traditional mosaic-making techniques of Izmir, Turkey. Travel to Manaus, northern Brazil, where tessellated pavements come alive during festivals, and marvel at the Roman pavements in Cannon Street and Leicester. Even in distant lands like Tasmania, Australia, tessellated patterns can be found in the rugged terrain of Tasman National Park. The intricate, repetitive patterns of tessellation continue to inspire awe and wonder, a testament to the enduring allure of this ancient art form.