Roman+Mosaics

=Mosaics Created in Art Class=

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**In Art, third graders learned about ancient Roman mosaics and created their own designs, which were inspired by examples they viewed (pictured below). Did you realize that in the ancient world, mosaics served as floor and wall decorations in both private homes and public buildings? Mosaics were also used as signs to advertise businesses and warn people of dangerous dogs! Everyone was fascinated to learn that so many examples of Roman mosaics have survived through modern times. Because these ancient mosaics still exist, people today can learn about the lifestyles of past civilzations.**


 * The students began by lightly drawing their designs with pencil on a sheet of black paper. Next, they filled in their designs by gluing tiny squares of colored paper onto the black background. As they worked, many of the third graders wondered how long it would have taken for people to have created real mosaics in ancient times. What an excellent question!**