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Mosaics are pictures or patterns made from different coloured tiles, called tessarae or tessella (the Latin word for 'small square'). The tiles are carefully positioned to create magnificent decorations. The use of mosaics was widespread around the Roman Empire as an interior decoration for the houses of the rich and important. They were also commonly used in palaces and temples. |
Here are some examples of Roman mosaics. |
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As part of their Ancient Roman topic in History, the children of Year 3 have made their own mosaics. Instead of using ceramic tiles, the children used squares of coloured paper. After planning their chosen design, they glued appropriate coloured squares onto a piece of card. |
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The children were very proud of their completed designs. Here are just a few examples. |
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Why not have a go at making your own Roman mosaic? You will need:
Green Tip: You could cut up the pages from an old magazine to make the coloured squares and stick them onto card from an old cereal box. You can also make your own mosaic online, like the title of this page. Click here to visit the website. |
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| Please note: Clicking the above link will open the mosaic making page in a new window. We are not responsible for content hosted outside the Forefield Junior School website. |
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