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Mediums and Technique
The development of mosaic art during the Hellenistic Period began with the Pebble Mosaics, best represented in the site of Olynthos from 5th century BC. This technique consisted of placing small white and black pebbles of no specific shape, arranged in a circular or rectangular panel to illustrate scenes of mythology. The white pebbles -in slightly different shades- were placed on a black or blue background to create the image. The black pebbles served to outline the image.