Mrs. Shaughnessy’s Mrs. Shaughnessy’s African-Style MasksAfrican-Style Masks

This project dealt with the 3This project dealt with the 3rdrd grade standard about mixing grade standard about mixing tints and shades from only one color. This means that each tints and shades from only one color. This means that each mask is monochromatic: only using black, white and one mask is monochromatic: only using black, white and one actual color. Students were directed to make the masks actual color. Students were directed to make the masks symmetrical using graphite transfer techniques. (Your symmetrical using graphite transfer techniques. (Your

student can show you how!) They were also to decorate student can show you how!) They were also to decorate the masks using geometric shapes instead of organic ones. the masks using geometric shapes instead of organic ones. Finally, they were encouraged not to put pupils in the eyes Finally, they were encouraged not to put pupils in the eyes to mimic the blank stare often seen in African tribal masks.to mimic the blank stare often seen in African tribal masks.

Avery

Eden

Josh

Nathalie

Marzad

Daniel

Tristan

Everette

Thaoly

Anastasia

Chris

Tyler

Alex

Vanessa

Joseph

Anysia

Christian

Ashley

Zach

Nyla

Iris

Breanna

Evan