African Mask Lesson - Designing an African Mask
This step by step lesson will help you to create an African tribal mask as a simple paper collage.
African Mask Design
This step by step lesson will help you to create an African tribal mask as a simple paper collage.
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Our lesson is presented in easy to follow steps which guide you through the process of creating a mask design like the one above.
What you will learn
African Mask Design - Stylized Mouths
You will develop a knowledge and understanding of:
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Basic collage techniques.
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How to simplify and stylize shapes.
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The expressive power of simple shapes.
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The balance and interaction of positive and negative shapes.
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The use of symmetry in design.
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The effects of color, pattern and texture on your design.
Developing your design
African Mask Design - Metallic Effect
There are many different ways you can develop a design:
- You can customize the way that your mask design will look by using different materials.
- A gold and silver metallic effect is used in the design above and the result changes from an African to a sci-fi vibe.
- You can adapt the color, pattern and texture of your mask to enhance its expressive power and visual impact.
