The Ancient Art of Roman Mosaics: From Floor Designs to Storytelling - (Reading > Information)
The Ancient Art of Roman Mosaics: From Floor Designs to Storytelling
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Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.
1 .... - Roman mosaics were initially created for decorative purposes rather than practical use. 2 .... - The process of creating mosaics involved multiple foundational layers. 3 .... - The Alexander Mosaic is considered the most well-preserved Roman mosaic. 4 .... - Modern mosaic artists have maintained many ancient techniques. 5 .... - The complexity of mosaic designs increased significantly over time. 6 .... - Tessellarii required years of training to master their craft. 7 .... - The discovery of Roman mosaics has helped historians understand ancient society. 8 .... - The number of tesserae used indicated the mosaic's quality. 9 .... - Maritime scenes were the most common subjects in narrative mosaics.