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Sculpture & Masks

Sculpture & Masks. NAME: PER: DATE:. Three Dimensional Art. Artwork that has all sides on view. Sculpture. work of art that has three dimensions. Volume. space occupied and measured in three dimensions (Length x Width x Height). Relief Sculpture.

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Sculpture & Masks

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  1. Sculpture &Masks NAME: PER: DATE:

  2. Three Dimensional Art Artwork that has all sides on view

  3. Sculpture work of art that has three dimensions

  4. Volume space occupied and measured in three dimensions (Length x Width x Height)

  5. Relief Sculpture sculpture that is raised a from the background of a flat surface (low or high)

  6. Mask • A full or partial covering of the face. Can be made out of many materials and used for many purposes

  7. What are some uses of Masks?

  8. 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 (shellsseaside or grasssavannah)

  9. Africa

  10. Asia

  11. Europe

  12. Latin American

  13. Native Americans

  14. Ritual A ceremonial act passed down through the years

  15. What are some of your rituals (things you do every day, week, year etc)?

  16. Adornment enhancing the appearance of an object. Usually considered beautiful by specific cultures.

  17. What are some things you do to adorn yourself?

  18. Portrait The likeness of a person in an artwork

  19. Distortion To deform something out of it’s original shape

  20. Balance • A principle of art that shows visual stability

  21. Symmetrical • Balance where similar elements are repeated on 2 sides

  22. Asymmetrical • Balance where 2 sides are not identical but still appear visually balanced

  23. Armature • The support structure of a sculpture; usually covered up

  24. Plaster Wrap • Cloth infused with plaster that is used with water to cover an armature

  25. Papier Mache Paper used with a wheat paste mixture to cover an armature.

  26. 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).

  27. Write your summary. Turn in your notes. • Stapler is at the front. Begin sketching ideas for your mask.

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