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Article: Mini metal masks.(art projects)
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- Arts & Activities
- Article date:
- January 1, 2003
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Throughout history, masks have always been fascinating to children. A mask transforms a child into another persona and creates a world of fantasy. Through a mask, a child enters into a unique world. Therefore, our project was very rewarding to the children who participated.
This project was part of a special school-wide program involving the art and culture of West Africa. We were fortunate to have a guest artist from Senegal, who supplied historical and technical advice. He shared much of his culture through photos, illustrations and stories of his native land.
Our kindergarten and first-grade students examined photos of traditional African masks as an ...