Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences.   How are mosaics, like the one shown above, created? Look at the mosaic closely. How did the artist create this mosaic? Where are mosaics usually used?

Answer:

Mosaics are images made by arranging stones or tiles and embedded with a filler to connect colored shapes. This mosaic was created using dark blue tiles as the background, and then placing a variety of white tiles with other dark tiles of various colors and shades to create the images and patterns. Mosaics are usually used for floors, ceilings, or wall surfaces.