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Paper Arts at Putnam Valley Elementary School: Animal Masks
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At Putnam Valley High School, the final project in Paper Arts, a half-year Art elective, was to research the art of Papier Mâché. A French phrase meaning "chewed up paper," the papier mâché technique involves dipping strips of torn newspaper in a thick paste and applying it to a constructed base. The results are a sturdy yet lightweight sculpture that can easily be painted and decorated. The students' task for this project was to choose two very different animals and imagine how their offspring would look. They needed to combine characteristics of each animal. Success for this project was defined as "the creation of a sturdy mask that clearly shows what the outcome would be if two very different animals mated and produced an offspring." Art teacher Jen Armbruster commented "obviously, the students were very successful!" The originals can be seen in the PVHS foyer during school hours.
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