Sculptural

MASKS

MASKSThroughout history

Masks were used to:oPROTECToENTERTAINoDISGUISE/HIDE

MASKSPROTECT:

oGas masksoOxygen masksoSurgical masksoWelding masksoFace/goal tender masksoDiving/SCUBA masks

MASKSENTERTAIN:

oTheatrical/Drama masksoCeremonial masksoReligious ritual masksoFestival masks

MASKSDISGUISE/HIDE:

oHalloween masksoMasquerade masksoKu Klux KlanoBank Robbers

MASKSCULTURAL USE:

oIndia-Animal masks ward off eviloChina-Opera masks protect from evil spirits.oKorea-masks are used on soldiers and horses to drive away evil spirits in war.oAfrica-Animal masks help them communicate with the past.

4 Ways (or methods of) Sculpting:Modeling: The process of manipulating a flexible material into a sculptural form. Modeling is an additive process. Most modeling is done with clay. Casting: The process of filling a mold with liquid material that will then harden. Molds (hollow forms) provide the method for materials to take on or retain the shape, and securing an impression. Carving: The process of cutting away material to reveal the desired image. Carving is a subtractive process and requires much planning, since the material cannot be restored. **Construction (Assemblage): The process of joining together components of one or more materials to create the sculpture. Construction and assemblage can be both an additive and/or subtractive process.

 

EXAMPLES OF - CONSTRUCTION /ASSEMBLAGE

Assemblage

Construction

Venetian Mask-Italy

Venetian Mask-Italy

African Mask

African Masks

Mayan Mask

Chinese Opera Masks

Chinese Agricultural Mask

Student Example (Bird)

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Student Example (Venetian Influence)

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(Indonesian

Influence)

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StudentExample (Hippo)

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(Owl)

StudentExample…(notice the

interesting SHAPE of the mask)

Something to think about!