Art is a form that is used in ceremonies intended to help control the environment.
As children we act out the world of make-believe especially through the use of masks. Identification of African tribal masks, their culture, and certain characteristics of the mask, will help us gain insight into the culture that created it. Through this approach, the mask provides a fascinating key to unlock and explore West African culture. I intend to apply this method in the middle-school art classroom to teach both culture and art and the relationship between the two. This approach will help the student understand the significance of mask-making.