Roman Mosaic Tiles Ks2
These mosaics for example are a perfect illustration of the craftmanship they had.
Roman mosaic tiles ks2. These mosaic images provide an insight into what roman life was like and how they lived. Alternatively a geometric pattern using shapes and lines can be very effective. Each mosaic piece was stuck to the floor with mortar a type of cement. Well preserved roman mosaics can still be seen today in many parts of europe north africa and the middle east.
Roman mosaics were made up of hundreds sometimes thousands of tiny coloured stones and gems called tesserae. Everyone in your class can create their own mosaic design using real mosaic tiles our kits provide a fun creative and enriching activity for your romans topic and the completed tiles make a stunning display. This romans ks2 topic for year 3 4 contains 18 lessons across six subject areas for your cross curricular romans topic. You can take a roman theme below are a few ideas to get you started.
Using stick printing techniques children create their own mosaic pictures which make a truly impressive display. The roman museum in cirencester which was once an important roman town also has an excellent collection of mosaics. The roman empire covered a huge area at its height. Topic overview block overview lesson 01.
Our roman mosaic kits are a fantastic activity for your ks2 romans topic or for art projects. What are roman mosaics. Exploring mosaics looking at examples of roman mosaics and reading and learning about who had these and what they indicated about the owners place in society. Contact terrazzo tile excellence since 1902.
You could also use this resource as a basis for class discussion. Roman mosaics are designs made from tiny coloured stones and broken pottery called tessera. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Mosaics would show pictures of roman history and everyday roman life.
Create your design a simple clear design works best for mosaics. One of the best places to see roman mosaics is in the city. Different materials such as marble and coloured glass were sometimes used. This roman mosaic powerpoint can also be used as a general reference to learn more about roman culture see if your ks2 children can create their own versions of roman art using our roman mosaics for kids teaching pack.