Soviet mosaics sometimes take on the appearance of wall sculptures through the use of three-dimensional panels, as is the case here in Bukhara.

On this section of wall at the Bukhara Irrigation Management Building, the tesserae have fallen like drops of water, revealing the raw structure of the work, which, unsurprisingly, illustrates the water cycle.

The Soviet mosaics in Bukhara are less well-known than those in other cities, such as Tashkent. But they have their share of admirers, and you can discover them by following, for example, this itinerary : A Guide to Soviet-era Mosaics in Bukhara (+ Free Map)

Photo credit: Megan C. Starr (US, Megan Starr)

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