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African Art

African Art. African Masks. African Masks. Masks are a popular tradition in many cultures. African masks were worn for celebrating victory, to ward off evil, and for storytelling. . The style of African masks

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African Art

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  1. African Art African Masks

  2. African Masks • Masks are a popular tradition in many cultures. African masks were worn for celebrating victory, to ward off evil, and for storytelling.

  3. The style of African masks • Some are realistic portraits and some are representing abstract qualities like: nobility, beauty, courage, mischief and humor. • Exaggerated features help to express these abstract values: diamond or football shaped eyes, elongated noses and low set mouths • Artists like Picasso, Modigliani and Andre Derain were inspired by the bold abstract designs of African tribal masks.

  4. African Masks-Materials Used • African masks are made from different materials: wood, bronze, brass, copper, ivory, terracotta and glazed pottery, raffia and textiles. They are often decorated with shells, colored beads, bone, animal skin and vegetable fibers.

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