Explore the ancient Greek art form of mosaics. Discover how to make an intricate mosaic to create a beautiful vase or desk accessory.
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Locate Greece on a world map. Find out about the people and art of ancient Greece and today. Mosaics date back 4000 years or more, when the Greeks pushed terracotta cones into a background for decoration. In the 4th century BCE the Greeks were using precise geometric patterns and detailed scenes of people, animals, or the sea.
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Today, mosaics are made by grouping small pieces of clay, tile, pebbles, or other materials together to form a pattern or design, very much like those of the ancient Greeks! You can make a colorful paper mosaic in this same tradition to decorate a handy pencil cup or vase.
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Cover your art area with recycled newspaper. Color an entire sheet of paper using Crayola® Markers. Be creative, making designs, stripes, or blocks of color. Tear your decorated paper into different shapes and sizes.
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Trim construction paper with Crayola Scissors to fit around a juice can or similar clean, safe recycled container. This is your mosaic background so choose a favorite color! If you want to depict a scene or picture, sketch it with a Crayola Erasable Colored Pencil.
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Glue the paper pieces on the background with a Crayola Glue Stick. Leave a little space between them so the background shows. Add ribbon on the top for a festive look.
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Give your mosaic as a gift or put it on your desk. What will you do with your Mosaic Masterpiece?
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