http://www.angelfire.com/realm/shades/nativeamericans/precolumbionart6c.htmPre-Columbian artists often incorporated mosaic work into their creations. This Aztec mask is made of wood covered with polished pieces of turquoise. The teeth and eyes on the face are made of shell. The mosaic pieces are attached to the wood with a vegetable resin. This mask was probably used for specific dances or rituals.
b. Interpretation: In one sentence, what is the artwork about? It's about the Aztec culture, people uses these mask for dancing for special events. Give specific examples to support this statement.
c. Judgement: What led you to choose this work of art? Because it looks really interesting and when I was in elementary we use to play with these exact masks in history class. What do you think or feel about this work? I think that the artist did a great job, it's really nice and I like the colors they use on the mask.Why do you feel this way? I don't know it's the picture that's really capture my eye.
d. Questioning: What would you like to know about this work? I would like know how long did it take to make this beautiful mask. What would you like to know about its history, its subject, or about the artist? I wanted to know if they have any other piece of artwork.
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