This lesson will teach the students about how Mosaics are made and how they have been used in the past history and in modern times. Students will construct their own paper mosaics.
Mosaics are one of the first forms of visual art.
Mosaics were a practical form of decoration because they are moisture resistant and durable. They have been used throughout history to decorate homes, churches, garden walls and public centers. Recently Mosaics are being used to decorate high traffic urban areas. Mosaic art is popular and is all around us on murals in history and in our cities. Students should be educated on the history of Mosaics and the use of them in our modern societies.