Masks by John Mack

Masks by John Mack

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Summary

A guide to the use and tradition of masks around the world. Eight principal areas are covered: Africa, Oceania, Latin America, the Northwest coast of America, Japan, Classical Greece and Rome, Egypt and Europe. The disparate masking tradition of these cultures are discussed.

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Masks by John Mack

Often made of wood, masks may also be constructed from precious metals, cloth, bark, basketry, papier mache, leaves, feathers and other perishable materials. Many are intended to survive permanently; others are made only for temporary use and, indeed, may be considered too dangerous to keep. It is this great variety and richness, both of masks and of masking traditions, which is brought out in this survey and in the accompanying 155 colour photographs.
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ISBN 13 9780714125305
ISBN 10 071412530X
Title Masks
Author John Mack
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 1996-07-08
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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