CSS 2.1 Reference: background-image Property

CSS background-image Property
Syntax	selector {background-image: value;} value is specified by using a URI or one of the following keywords: none or inherit.
Usage	The background-image property is used to specify the element's background image. This property is specified by using a URI, or a keyword, according to the syntax shown above. A background-color can also be specified which will be displayed in the event that the background image is not available or if the background image does not occupy the entire background area. CSS Example: The background-image properties are set for both the <body> tag and the <h1> tag. body {background-image: url("../images/floatingball.gif");} h1 {background-image: url("../images/dots.gif");}
Keywords	none - Do not display a background image. inherit - The inherit keyword is used to specify that the value for this property should be taken from the parent element. If inherit is used with the root element, then the initial value for this property will be used.
Applies To	All elements
Inherited	No
Initial Value	none

background-image Property Examples
The background-image properties are set for both the <body> tag and the <h1> tag.