Students will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Egypt and the art form of Egyptian portrait masks by researching information. This knowledge will then be applied by producing a 3-D sample of an Egyptian portrait mask. Technical skills in construction and painting will be demonstrated as well as students will identify the elements and principles of art as it relates to their work. Skills in criticism and analysis will also be applied orally by comparing and contrasting various completed works of art. Prior to this assignment, students research information about ancient Egypt to include mummification, ancient burial practices, hieroglyphics, Egyptian Gods, symbols, and themes.
Students design the traditional shaped portrait mask with pencil on poster board.
This shape is then cut out. A plastic pre-made facial form is then used to create the face portion of the mask. Students dip pre-torn newspaper strips into wheat paste and slowly apply the strips to the facial form. A 3-D headdress is then attached using additional poster board and assorted construction paper. This headdress will serve to connect the facial portion of the mask to the poster board backboard.