We used our initials to create this design. They can be seen in the negative space. In thepositive spaces, we created different values of colored pencils by applying varying pressures.
Like the sun that radiates heat from the center, our radial designs are the same all the way around from the center.
Can you guess how we replicated the letters all the way around? Ask a 5th grader.
We learned about the art of mask-making from many cultures and time periods. There are four main reasons that societies make masks. They are used for story-telling (plays, movies, etc.), celebrations, wars, and religion.
We planned ahead for our masks by sketching out what we wanted our masks to look like. It’s always a great idea to have a game plan.
We used wooden tools to push and pull pieces of foil to give our masks form. These masks are a kind of low-relief sculpture.
We used repetition and patterns to make the hair interesting.
We also learned about warm, cool and neutral colors.
Did you know that if you cut the color wheel in half, one side will have all the warm colors and the other will be cool?
Here is a cool video featuring a musical arrangement from Raymond Scott, a famous composer of electronic video game and 'cartoon' music. Notice the patterns in the music, as well as the patterns in the artwork on the video.
