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Africa, Symmetry,

& Printmaking

Our Goal

Using your elements (line, shape, color, texture) and principles (symmetrical balance, pattern) you will complete a relief print of an African mask

2. Press into styrofoam

3. Spread the ink

1. Sketch Mask

The Process

Balance - Symmetry

4. Press onto paper

and peel it off

Symmetry is a type of balance

Something that has symmetry is the same on both sides

Most masks were made in West Africa.

African Art

It is equally balanced.

The masks use many elements and principles of art. Which do you see?

Principles:

Balance

Pattern

There are also radial balance and asymmetrical balance

Elements:

Africans have been making masks for thousands of years

Line

Shape

Color

Form

Texture

Printmaking

African masks have symmetrical

balance

The masks were created for rituals and ceremonies. The masks represented the spirits of animals and ancestors.

This print by Albrecht Durer is a relief print like ours.

  • What do you like about it?
  • Do you think it's "good"?
  • Do you appreciate it?
  • Does it look difficult to do?

African Art & Pablo Picasso

African masks have greatly influenced modern artists, including one of the most famous artists of all time.

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