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Cultural Masks Throughout History Sculpture I

Cultural Masks

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Cultural Masks Throughout HistorySculpture I

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Cultural Masks• Create new identities within rituals,

initiations or celebrations• Disguise and deception• To scare away evil spirits or invoke

the power of the spirit world• Representing admired animals,

taking on their desired attributes • Protective roles to those that wear

them• Entertainment• Communication with spirits• Theater and dance

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Your TaskYou will investigate, research and create a 3-slide PowerPoint presentation on masks from a chosen culture.

You will then plan and create your own mask based on your cultural research.

You will use plaster tape and a variety of other materials based on your plans and design.

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Part I: Research & Presentation

• Use resources provided– Books in classroom & links in

packet• Complete “Cultural Research

Graphic Organizer” • Create 3 slide PowerPoint

Presentation• Share research & presentation

with class

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Part II: Research & PresentationUsing inspiration from the class presentations, plus your own ideas, you will sketch at least 3 different ideas for your own mask.

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Part II: Research & PresentationChoose your best plan, then do a final color drawing that includes materials, colors, details, embellishments, etc.

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Part III: The Creation of Your MaskThe base of your mask will be created from Plaster Tape. You have 2 choices:1.Work with a partner and use your face to form the base of your mask. This will fit your face perfectly, and is a safe process if you follow the steps demonstrated.

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Part III: The Creation of Your Mask2. Use a face form. This will not fit your face

the same, but will still end in good results.

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Part III: The Creation of Your MaskLastly, you will build on to, paint, and embellish your mask in any way that fits into your idea.

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Questions?