Masks: The Art of Expression

Masks: The Art of Expression

Masks: The Art of Expression by John Mack Beautiful, elaborate, fierce, grotesque or elegant, masks are extraordinary objects that demonstrate the creative skills and aesthetics of many different periods and cultures. Masks are a nearly universal phenomenon, but their uses and meanings are strikingly different across cultures. In ritual and religious use, as today in … Read more

Masks of the World

Masks of the World

Masks of the World Most of mankind’s cultural diversity is displayed on more than 200 pages, including 12 chapters divided into different geographical areas, plus two more titled “Protection & Protest” and “Steampunk & Sex.” Everything is well organized, beautifully photographed, and easy to read. Over 1000 different masks shown and described The largest reference … Read more

The Best Books With Mask

The Best Books With Mask

The Best Books With Mask in the Title on Ranker It turns out that books with mask in the title are way more common than you think. Here are 30+ good books with mask in the title, including both fiction and non-fiction. It’s safe to say that many of these titles are books about masks, … Read more

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Masks

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Masks Metropolitan Museum of Art: Book of Masks Presents a variety of masks from the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each mask can be popped out of the book, worn, and returned to the book. Grade Level: 4 – 6Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (September 15, … Read more

Mask-Making Handbook

The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook

The Prop Builder’s Mask-Making Handbook by Thurston James Since prehistoric times, man has used masks to express himself in ritual, drama, and religion. Many traditional dramatic works, especially those of Asia and Europe, rely heavily on masks to characterize and express the persona of the actor. There has been little published material available, however, to … Read more

Mask of Reality

Mask of Reality

Mask of Reality: An Approach to Design for Theater By Irene Corey ISBN-13: 978-0876020074 ISBN-10: 0876020074 A fresh attack on the designing assignment, this book is more than a philosophy. It is a plan of action from a world-famous designer who starts with the advantage of an extraordinary talent, but then immerses herself in brick-by-brick … Read more