Mosaic Art for Beginners: How to Create the Most Beautiful Mosaic Designs and Patterns by Janet Beal http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B011GWSWBE/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_Acwswb0CZCYJP - Your Guide to Mosaic Art from Start to Finish Mosaic art is a technique that has been around for a long time. It involves the use of small tiles called tesserae to create an image. Mosaic art is originally used as an art work but many people use this technique to create decorative yet functional items.