Mosaics Definition: A mosaic is a piece of art that is composed of many small pieces of glass or tile to create a whole image or object.
History: The term mosaic is likely derived from the Greek word “mousa,” meaning “muse.” Mosaics as an art form have been around for thousands of years. Mosaics were first discovered in ancient Mesopotamia.
Technique: The artist creates a design or pattern on a surface. Ceramic or glass pieces are cut and placed on the image to layout the design. Pieces are then glued down using tile adhesive and allowed to dry. Grout is applied over the surface filling in the spaces surrounding the ceramic piece and wiped off the top of the surface before the entire piece is allowed to dry. (https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/what-is-a-mosaic-4777181)
Overview Create a mosaic using shapes cut out of magazines. Our theme for this project is nature. Ideas for subject matter include animals, birds, insects plants & flowers, sea creatures, landscape, or seascape.
Basic Shapes
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Directions: 1. Choose between black or white background paper. 2. Magazine cut out piece CANNOT be larger than 1" X 1" 3. You MUST leave space between the pieces when you glue them down to symbolize the grout line 4. Do NOT cut out a million piece at once, cut only a few at a time 5. The background also has to be completed as a mosaic 6. Craftsmanship is key! These will be graded based on effort and how neat the finished product looks. Take your time.