Sculpture & Masks
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Sculpture &
Masks
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Three Dimensional
Art
Artwork that has all sides on view
Sculpturework of art that has three
dimensions
Volume space occupied and measured in three dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
Relief Sculpture
sculpture that is raised a from the background of a flat surface (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 Masks?
Varieties of Cultural Masks
• Masks have been part of cultural histories for thousands of years
• Cultural masks usually represent humans, animals and/or the supernatural (gods, deities etc)
• Made out of materials readily available to specific cultures (shellsseaside or grasssavannah)
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin American
Native Americans
RitualA ceremonial act passed down
through the years
What are some of
your rituals
(things you do every
day, week, year etc)?
Adornmentenhancing the appearance of an
object. Usually 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).
Write your summary. Turn in your notes.
• Stapler is at the front. Begin sketching ideas for your mask.