Roman Mosaics

A mosaic is made of tiny pieces of stone or glass that are put together like a puzzle, to create a picture or design. Learn about mosaics and how they were used to decorate ancient Roman buildings.

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We’d love to see your creation!

Snap a photo and e-mail it to museumpr@princeton.edu. Feel welcome to include your name and age/grade—we might share it on our website or on social media!