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MULTI-CULTURAL DOLL. Mixed Media. Papier Mâché. French for “chewed paper” C omposite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp. Paste: Glue/water, starch, flour/water, wallpaper paste Material: newspaper, paper towels, toilet paper, cotton, etc…. Multiculturalism.
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MULTI-CULTURAL DOLL Mixed Media
PapierMâché • French for “chewed paper” • Composite material consisting of paper pieces or pulp. • Paste: Glue/water, starch, flour/water, wallpaper paste • Material: newspaper, paper towels, toilet paper, cotton, etc…
Multiculturalism • Relates to communities containing multiple cultures. • Due to the arrival of immigrants to a community. • Top multi-cultural country: United States with more than 45 million immigrants. Russia #2 and Germany #3. Belgium has least: Around 1 million. • Niue is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, off New Zealand with only 100 immigrants.
Dolls • A model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls being used as toys was documented in Greece around 100AD. • Used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world. • The earliest documented dolls go back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. • Dolls made of plastic and porcelain (bisque) started in Germany around the 15th century. • Most famous doll in the world: The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel). Ken came two years later.
PapierMâché Doll100 Points • Design a papiermâché doll based on the country you chose. • Represent the traditional clothing of that country. • Design head piece for doll (if applies). • Doll can be boy or girl.
Written Part30 Points • One page paper • Typed (12 font, double spaced) • Include the following: • Demographics: Population, language, ethnic groups • Brief history of country: geography, capital city, economy, culture • Photo of traditional style of clothing/head piece • Photo of flag