Sculptural MASKS
MASKS Throughout history Masks were used to: PROTECT ENTERTAIN DISGUISE/HIDE
MASKS PROTECT: Gas masks Oxygen masks Surgical masks Welding masks Face/goal tender masks Diving/SCUBA masks
MASKS ENTERTAIN: Theatrical/Drama masks Ceremonial masks Religious ritual masks Festival masks
MASKS DISGUISE/HIDE: Halloween masks Masquerade masks Ku Klux Klan Bank Robbers
MASKS CULTURAL USE: India-Animal masks ward off evil China-Opera masks protect from evil spirits. Korea-masks are used on soldiers and horses to drive away evil spirits in war. Africa-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)
Student Example (Indonesian Influence)
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Student Example (Owl)
Student Example…(notice the interesting SHAPE of the mask) Something to think about!
Sculptural Cultural Masks Objective:To create a cultural mask using the assemblage method of sculpture that has both additive and subtractive qualities. Type of Sculpture: Assemblage Method of Sculpture: Assemblage Artist Reference: **Your culture that you researched**