The Romans made beautiful mosaics like the one to the left. They were a common decoration for most homes. The designs showed everyday items such as clothes, food, tools, weapons, and flowers. Some showed people in action such as gladiators, sporting, planting the harvest, and hunting.
Make your own mosaic. These student-made creations were made with squares of construction paper. Designs were drawn in chalk on a black piece of paper, and then the colored squares were added to create the design.
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