China Masks
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backround history
Masks are an age old cultural phenomenon shared by all ethnic groups of China. In awe of the unknown world, ancient people created numerous totems and divinities, praying to them for the power to overcome disasters and protect their life. Masks served as a carrier of such wishes. They were given the functions of communicating with gods, bringing blessings, driving away ghosts and warding off diseases and lots of sacrificial rituals involving masks were regularly held. China is a multiethnic and multicultural country with a long history and masks are popular among all ethnic groups as a time honored cultural phenomenon forming many unique customs. According to their functions.
Mask Stylization
The main characteristics of these masks are humanoid like creatures. They are very detailed. Their style is based soon what they are doing like some praise gods and some ward of disease. Principles of design would be balance and movement. Another principle would be unity.
My Opinion
I like these masks because they are more unique than the others to me. I like the way they used them. These masks look cool because they have horns and skulls on them to look like demons. They also have not as many complex things as the others and this makes it more of a simple project.