A Glossary of Romanesque Architecture
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Opus sectile (opus sectile)
A technique, whereby pieces of different materials (marble, glass, mother of pearl) are cut and inlaid into walls or floors to make a picture or pattern.
One of many variants of mosaic technique.
Opus sectile - Musée Rolin in Autun
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