Paper Mache Masks

Objectives: Effectively use the art elements and principles of design to create a mask. Consider craftsmanship and your attention to details to create a quality work of art. Consider the emotional impact your mask will evoke. Will it be humorous, grotesque, fantastical, delicate, beautiful? Look at masks from different cultures for inspiration. Consider your own interests and how they may be used to personalize your mask. Or consider how your mask could convey a message about the times in which we live. Sketch at least 3 ideas.

Masks have been used since antiquity for ceremonial, spiritual, theatrical, and practical purposes. Artist Unknown, Crooked Beak of Heaven Mask

Jaguar/Tigre Mask Dance of the Dia de la Virgen de Asuncion - Chilapa, Guerrero, Mexico, 20th century wood, oil paint,boar teeth and bristle, mirrors, (9 1/4" w. x 8" d. x 13 1/2" h.)

African masks are used in intricate religious ceremonies as a way to conjure or communicate with spirits or ancestors. Visually and aesthetically speaking, masks will differ not only from culture to culture, but also in the intended purpose of each mask. culturalcenter.org/african- masks.html

Spirit Mask City / Site: Kandingai Viliage, Middle Sepik Copy right: © PNG HANDCRAFT EXPORTS Web site:

Venetian Carnival Mask Carnival is a Christian celebration before the fasting period of Lent (40 day period before Easter)

PHANTOM OF THE PALAZZO DUCALE Date: Style: Carnival Site / City: Venice

Other sources of inspiraton Grotesque: Since at least the 18th century, grotesque has come to be used as a general adjective for the strange, fantastic, ugly, incongruous, unpleasant, or disgusting. It defies the notions of art as beautiful.

Gargoyles of Notre Dame, Paris, France

Surreal : art movement that started in early 20 th century; combined unconscious (dream) images with the conscious world (real) 11

Oaxacan Wood Carvings : Fantastical wood carvings of animals from villages in Oaxaca, Mexico. Although these are carved in wood, the decorative painting and whimsical quality may inspire you. Cheerful cat carving by Aurora Sosa by artist of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. guide.com/Oaxacan-wood-carvings.html

Damian Morales

Luis Pablo

Student work in-progress armature in progress: 11/11/21/the-big-head-project/ 11/11/21/the-big-head-project/

Student work

Relevant Art Elements and Principles Shape Form Color Proportion (exaggerated or realistic) Balance Unity Variety

Other relevant terms: Expressive Surreal Grotesque Paper Mache Armature Assemblage

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