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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
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Explanation:

Fresco is wall painting done on wet plaster, tempera is a paint medium, while mosaic specifically refers to decorative art created by setting small pieces of material (like marble) into mortar, which matches the description of the Roman artwork.

Answer:

B. mosaic