More Art at Home Activities
Andy Goldsworthy used natural materials to make his art.
Go outside and create a masterpiece. You can use rocks, sticks, leaves, whatever you can find.
Make a Mask
Humans have been making masks for thousands of years.
Masks are worn on the face and are typically used for protection, disguise, rituals and entertainment. The masks that we will be making are for fun, not for protection.
The following directions show how to make masks in two different ways. The first uses paper plates and the second uses a cardboard headband.
Please post a photo of yourself wearing your mask in the Student Gallery.
This African mask represents an owl. It was made from wood and feathers. You can see it on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
This Mycenaean mask is from ancient Greece. Hammered gold masks like this were placed on top of the faces of deceased persons in grave circles.
This papier mache mask was made by an Estabrook student. It represents a tiger.
Materials
Pictured are many of the tools and supplies that can be used to make masks. You can use paints and crayons to add color.
More Materials!
Details make art more interesting. What can you find around the house and yard to add to your mask? Don't forget to look in your recycling for bottle caps, cardboard toilet paper rolls, corks, etc.
Make up your own character wearing a mask
Strong Man
Fairy Dragon
Spotted Cat
