Carol Peters

With over 30 years experience in art education , Carol is an award winning artist , actress , executive producer and star of “ Carol on Creativity ” Named 2021 Poppy Jasper International Film Festival ’ s Art Icon . Her passion is to bring art alive for young and young at heart . Contact Carol at : caroljp @ garlic . com

We chose the masks of four different cultures and researched what they looked like and how they were used :

Mexico : Day of the Dead Masks These masks are used in an October celebration to commemorate family members who have passed away . People will often paint their faces or wear masks that resemble skulls , as well as create altars or “ ofrendas ” to celebrate the departed .

Italy : Venetian Masks Hundreds of years ago Venetians would disguise themselves during the Carnevale di Venezia , an annual festival . Over time , Venetian masks have been created that represent the habits and traditions of Venetian citizens . Some of them are among the most popular and beautiful masks in the world .

Africa : African Masks Are essential in ceremonies , rituals , and masquerades . Masks are also worn during harvest celebrations , funerals , rites of passage , weddings , and coronations , and in some societies , masks are used to settle disputes and communal conflicts .

China : Chinese Masks Chinese masks originate from ancient shamanic rituals . They were used for exorcisms and during the funeral rituals . Masks eventually entered other parts of life and culture . Today they are used in dance performances , and during celebrations . There are masks for newborns , masks made for protection against evil , and theatrical masks .

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