Mask and Myth
Grade 6
Many cultures around the world and throughout history use masks in ceremonies, performances, and rituals. The faces in these masks often use abstraction, exaggeration, and emphasis, to capture a sense of character and emotion.
For this project, you will create a real mask out of papier maché and recyclable materials, that represents one of the characters from the myth you have written in your English or Language B class. You will also learn how to invent your own colours through mixing techniques, and you will later use the mask in a drama performance! Think imagination, colour, and expression!