JSS1 Cultural and Creative Art (CCA) Lesson Note on Mosaic

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TOPIC: MOSAIC

1. meaning of mosaic
2. materials and tools in making mosaic
3. uses of mosaic

MEANING OF MOSAIC

 Mosaic is a type of inlaid design composed of stone, metals, glass, beads etc generally used for decoration. Mosaic is one of the most durable forms of decorative art of embellishing or decorating a surface such as floor or wall. Mosaics have a rough texture.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR MOSAIC

Materials and tools for making mosaic include beads, stones, pebbles, glasses, broken bottles, dress buttons, glue, gum, paint brush, knife, pair of scissors, ruler, plywood, hardwood and strawboard.

THE PRODUCTION OF MOSAIC WORK.

In   producing a mosaic work, the following steps should be followed:

Step 1: find different mosaic object.

Step 2: sketch or draw the desired image on a flat surface.

Step 3: cut or break the materials sourced in step 1 into pieces for usage.

Step 4: apply strong glue or gum to the surface.

Step 5: arrange the materials on your drawing according to plan. Continue this process until the desired image or form is obtained.

USES OF MOSAIC

• Mosaics are used in producing wall decorations
• Mosaic replaces   the use of colours in painting picture.
• It is a method of creating forms such as mask.
• It is less expensive since most of the materials can be found readily.
• It encourages patience and endurance in students.
• It creates a beautiful effect when viewed from a distance.

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