Question

wall decorations made from small pieces of marble set in mortar were commonly seen in roman art. what is this type of artwork called?

a. fresco

b. mosaic

c. tempera

Explanation:

• Option A: Fresco is a technique of mural painting on freshly laid wet plaster, not using small pieces of marble set in mortar.
• Option B: Mosaic is an artwork made by assembling small pieces (like marble, glass, etc.) into a pattern or image, set in a base like mortar, which matches the description of Roman wall decorations.
• Option C: Tempera is a painting medium made of pigment mixed with a water - soluble binder, not related to small marble pieces in mortar.

Answer:

B. mosaic