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Sculpture &
Masks
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Three Dimensional
Art
Artwork that has all sides on view
Sculptureartwork that has
three dimensions
Volume space measured in three dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
Relief Sculpture
• sculpture stands up off the background of a flat (low or high)
Mask• A full or partial covering of the
face. Can be made out of many materials and used for many purposes
What are some uses of
the masks
Varieties of Cultural Masks• Masks have been part of the cultural
histories for thousands of years
• Cultural masks often represent humans, animals and / or the supernatural (gods,deities, etc)
• Made from readily available materials to specific cultures (sea shells savanna grass)
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Native Americans
RitualA ceremonial act is passed
down through the generations
What are some of their rituals (thin
gs you do every day,
week, years, etc)?
Adornmentimprove the appearance of an
object. In general, it’s considered beautiful by specific cultures
What are some things
you do to adorn
yourself?
PortraitThe likeness of a person in an
artwork
Distortion To deform something out of it’s original shape
Balance• A principle of art that shows
visual stability
Symmetrical• Balance where similar
elements are repeated on 2 sides
Asymmetrical• Balance where 2 sides are
not identical but still appear visually balanced
Armature• The support structure of a
sculpture; usually covered up
Plaster Wrap
• Cloth infused with plaster that is used with water to cover an armature
Papier Mache
Paper used with a wheat paste mixture to cover an armature.
Your next project…
• Design a mask that has meaning and/or purpose to you.
• Incorporate balance, adornment and distortion. Don’t be afraid to be different!
• Use plaster wrap, papier mache, paint and any other materials you bring in to adorn your mask (please see me).
What’s going on next week?
• Monday: Jason Project greeting cards
• Computer Lab next week researching masks of the world (date TBA)
• Designing & drawing mask ideas
• Starting to build “armature” with a balloon & plaster wrap.
TURN IN YOUR NOTES AT THE END OF CLASS!