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African masks inspired some of the work of the artist Pablo Picasso. A mask is a covering for the face or the head. In many cultures, masks are an important part of traditional rituals. For thousands of years, African peoples have used masks…
1 Οκτ 2024 · Traditional African masks are one of the elements of great African art that have most evidently influenced Europe and Western art in general; in the 20th century, artistic movements such as cubism, fauvism and expressionism have often taken inspiration from the vast and diverse heritage of African masks.
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Masks were the face of the beliefs, rituals, and customs of the tribes of Africa. Masks were usually worn with costumes for specific reasons. Masks were tied to everyday life and for important events, like birth of new baby, or a marriage, or for protection.
Wood, horn, cotton, feathers, metal, and other materials make up an African mask. The mask was made by the Senufo people of Côte d'Ivoire.
Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in stories, and then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures.
Understanding masks from Africa Aims To highlight the varied forms of masks across Africa and learn more about the different cultures from which they came. To consider masks within the context of their use – as moving, rather than static objects - that should be seen in motion with music and sound.
