Books and Media - Mask Making

This video from the "Art Is" series is now available on DVD. Peggy Flores shows how to create colorful and decorative masks from clay. She starts with a clay slab which is then placed over a form and molded to make the facial features.

A portfolio of twelve fine art reproductions printed on heavy paper, useful for studying masks and mask making, and for the appreciation of artistic tradtions in many cultures. Examples come from Africa, Mexico, Japan, the Pacific Islands and many more.

Carole Sivin's book provides the means to creative expression through masks! It includes instructions for basic structures, using simple to complex techniques and materials, and a chapter on finishing and decorating masks. Hardcover. 142 pages.