PURPOSE

In Chapter 14 of Suburani, you are introduced to the art of mosaic-making—an important aspect of Roman art and daily life. Mosaics adorned homes, baths, and public buildings, and they often reflected the values, interests, and status of those who commissioned them. In this activity, you will explore what you’ve learned about mosaics and connect it to what is shown in the textbook.

TASK

Read about Creating Mosaics in Chapter 14 of Suburani. Then respond to the following questions in English:

1. What did you learn about how Roman mosaics were made and used?

2. Identify at least 3 specific characteristics of Roman mosaics mentioned in the chapter.

3. Look at the mosaics in this chapter. What do you think they can tell us about the tastes of the owners, and the space in which they were created?

4. Which aspects of life in the Roman world do these mosaics illuminate?

5. Which mosaic is your favorite, and why?

Be specific and thoughtful in your response.

NOTA BENE

• Your submission will be marked as complete if you make a sincere effort to address each of the questions. Please note that 2 points will be deducted for each unanswered question (total: 10 points).
• Your responses must be entirely your own work.
• While you may discuss the assignment with a classmate, each of you should write your own answers independently.
• The use of AI tools is not allowed in the preparation of this assignment.