Masks of the World

$4.95

This fine art coloring book spotlights the traditional masks that play important roles in religious festivals, theatrical presentations, and other events. The detailed drawings feature masks from art history as well as masks from traditional cultures around the world.  8-1/4″ by 11″ size, 30 pages.

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Description

A coloring book of masks from art history, including classical Rome, Egypt, ancient Peru and the Renaissance.

Also enjoy traditional masks from around the world…Asian masks, China, Japan, India, Indonesia and Polynesia. Native American masks. African masks. There’s even a beautiful old Russian mask.

Thirty disguises, all identified and ready to color, include:

  • a mask used by a performer in an ancient Roman tragedy
  • a Death Mask from Mexico
  • a Chinese Lion Mask for New Year’s celebrations
  •  a water spirit disguise from New Caledonia
  • as well as masks from Guatemala, India, Nigeria, Egypt, Peru, Borneo, and Burma (Myanmar).

Kids can color the fine drawings with colors, patterns and textures from their imaginations, and learn about world cultures as they have fun. Captions identify each mask. An excellent addition to your multicultural curriculum and teaching resources for art history.