Mask

Mask Assignment The idea of re-creating Guy Fawkes mask appealed to me the most because it doesn’t represent one thing specifically, it represents a multitude of idea’s and opinions. Anonymous has set out to give the mask a better name as it is not just a mask, nor a symbol of rebellion. People from around the globe join this group not to be a part of a rebellion or gang, but to stand up for what they believe in. Knowing anonymous’ intent has changed my view of the “anonymous” and has opened my…

Preston Blier argues that Copper mask said to represent Ife king Obalufon II is related to the succession of rulers and that its symbolism comes from Obalufon II’s time as a ruler as well as his deification (386). This article is effective because of its meticulous examination of the history of Obalufon II, Ife history and other works relating to the mask. Blier begins the essay by discussing Copper mask said to represent Ife king Obalufon II. She visually analyzes the mask before mentioning…

the Kifwebe Mask By Whitney Chester Morgan State University Kifwebe Mask 2 The people of the Songye tribe can be traced back to the 16th century. Their history is closely related to the Luba with who they are related to by common ancestry. People of the Songye tribe are well known for their unique masks that they wore which were referred to by the term kifwebe. This mask was unique because it stood out and was a prominent part of the Songye culture. The kifwebe mask was…

children at home. Specifically, I will analyze the ways in which the protagonist of the novel illustrates the theory of the mask of motherhood as articulated by Susan Maushart. Maushart defines the mask of motherhood as a silent conspiracy that mothers engage with by hiding the realities of parenthood through acts like disinformation (Maushart 462). To start, Kate performs the mask of motherhood in front of other mothers. This act is prominent…

The venetian mask are known to be used during the venetian carnival in Venice Italy. It has been used use for centuries as a tradition that still carry out to this day.The mask back hen was manly use to hide people identity and social status during a party or gathering. But now the mask is being used for the carnival as a way to experience the culture of Venice. Not also the mask was used by the people but criminal as well, because one of the main thing the mask was meant for is hide their…

wears a black mask, but the other dancers were their created masks for the dance. The mask are commonly worn on the back or left side of the head and when a Pahkola person dies the mask is also places on the top of Pahkola person’s head when they are buried, along with a note. These mask are most commonly designed to look like goats because of the ear and horn styles that are used to make the masks. Recently, the mask are being made to look like canines instead of goats. Once the masks are…

the art of ritual masks. Africa is the country of masks and wooden statues. Men were the ones who used masks during ritual dances. The masks’ images were sublime. The majority of African masks were highly stylized - completely change the shape of face and body. The images were simplified; the sizes of the balance were changed. This unique feature was completely unfamiliar with the art of the Renaissance which held a high respect to right proportions. However, some of the masks were made to…

Is your mask slipping? “What’s done cannot be undone,” declares William Shakespeare. However, people all over the world do not really understand this. They feel opted (obligated) to destroy anything that scares them or is unfamiliar to them. When we are young, we are taught to memorize certain expectations for when people are looking but being taught to memorize rules does not mean we completely understand what to do. In turn, this leads to people learning to create masks of kindness in front…

Everything that I wasn't, and wanted to be. I had three masks, the one I let my family see, which was a determined girl who wanted to do something with her life. The one I showed my friends, which was this delighted person full of positivity and the third mask, which reflected who I was. Rob saw all three masks, and he held my hand through everything and came somewhat of my therapist. Rob was able to see all the masks, because at some point he went through the same thing, but worse. Worse…

In “We Wear the Mask”, Paul Laurence Dunbar uses many descriptions to paint a picture of a mask we wear to cover up parts of our lives. Each of us wears our own mask, one that we believe can hide our true feelings, insecurities and our worst sufferings. We all use our masks differently in a sense that filters our lives for the better. In the title, Dunbar uses “We” underlying the meaning that everyone (him included) wears their own mask. Our masks are noticed every day and we use this disguise…