Moctezuma exhibition event

Design a magical mosaic

A family activity

Saturday 5 December, 11.30–15.30
Samsung Digital Discovery Centre
Free, just drop in

Use Photoshop to design a mosaic to print out and take home. Mix and match vibrant colours and patterns from Mexico’s Aztec (Mexica) civilisation.

Learn about the different materials (including turquoise, gold, brightly coloured seashells and jade) used to create real mosaics on objects like the two-headed serpent and human skull.

This activity is related to the exhibition
Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler
Activity takes about 30 minutes
Recommended for ages 7+

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Image: Turquoise mosaic mask, c. 1500–1521, Mexica/Mixtec

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