Senior Art Paper Mache Project


Senior Art 
Papier Mache’ 

Open a microsoft word document and copy and paste the following assignment. Answer the questions based on your research. Once complete, attach your "inspiration" pictures and print out your assignment. Please bring it to class on Tuesday :) 




1. What does the term Papier-mâché mean?


2.      2.  Find some history about the use of papier-mache. (Hint – What was it used for? Where was it used…why?)




3.       3. Record a recipe for papier-mache glue or paste.





4.       4. Do some research regarding the different techniques you can use and list them below. (Example – everyone knows that you can use a balloon to create a round shape with the papier mache, but what else can you do?)




5.       Research an artist who uses papier-mache as their art medium. If you can find an image of the work to print, please do so and attach it to this worksheet.


Artist Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Country of Origin: ________________________________________________________________________________


How long have they been creating art work made of papier-mache? ________________________________________________________________________________


Describe in detail the work of this artist: What does it look like? (Is it textured, smooth, soft or dangerous looking? Be descriptive) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 Is there a common theme within the art work?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Is there a particular colour scheme? Does it hang on the wall, from the ceiling or sit on a pedestal?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Do you like this artists work? (Explain your answer)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Take the remainder of your time to search for inspiration and record your plans below.  Tell me what you want to make and how you may go about it.
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Find some reference images to serve as inspiration for your papier mache project. Attach them to the word document.



If you complete the assignment before the end of class, please begin drawing some rough drafts on the back of your assignment. *Remember that you will be creating a three dimensional papier mache project, so think of how your piece may look from all angles. 





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