About This Lesson
Explore animal symbolism in a Roman mosaic fragment. Learn about a mosaic fragment made in Syria between 400 and 500 CE depicting a multi-colored peacock made of stone cubes. Closely examine and discuss a work of art, conduct research on the symbolism of peacocks, and create a symbolic animal mosaic collage using paper collage techniques. This learning guide includes related artwork information, vocabulary, and connections to Common Core standards.