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Art Projects on Romulus & Remus

Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of the Roman Empire. These twins were said to be raised by a she-wolf. This duo is also associated with the stars Castor and Pollux in the constellation of Gemini. Use this ancient pair as inspiration for an art project.
  1. Sculpture

    • Make a replica of the famed Roman sculpture depicting the infant twins suckling a she-wolf. Use the medium of your choice or a combination of several. Your sculpture does not have to be an exact copy, but it should show the Romulus, Remus and the wolf.

    Star Project

    • Recreate the constellation of Romulus and Remus, also called Gemini (the twins), on the ceiling or wall with a star chart. Print out a star chart showing the constellation. Prick holes in the constellation where the stars are. Turn out the lights and shine a flashlight from the back of the chart. Paint on the wall where the light shines through the holes marking the location of the stars.

    Mural

    • Use the story of Romulus and Remus to create a large mural. Paint or draw several images of Romulus and Remus to outline their story. Include images of their abandonment at birth by their parents in a basket in the Tiber River, the she-wolf finding the basket containing the babies and Romulus killing his brother after they quarreled over the location to found Rome.

    Mosaic

    • Cut out or rip tiny pieces of tile or colored paper and glue them onto a surface to create a mosaic showing Romulus and Remus. This mosaic resembles the tile mosaics seen in Roman historical sites. Sketch out the image you want to make into a mosaic before gluing the pieces of paper or tile down. This sketch will serve as a guide for laying out the mosaic pieces.

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