Students learn about Egyptian history through art

posted on: May 4, 2015

Sixth graders at Fresh Water Elementary School are learning about Egyptian history through artwork.

During an event on Friday night, students put Egyptian masks that they made on display at Eureka Art and Frame.

Teachers said the students are fascinated with the history of Ancient Egypt because of the mysteries surrounding it.

As part of the lesson, 36 students created masks using plaster molds of their faces. The students then decorated the masks using newspaper, spray paint and other materials.

The students were proud to have their artwork on display and said it took teamwork to create them.

“Painting them (masks), you really got to see it come to life,” student Thea Lamers said. “You got to see all the colors, how they work together and everything.”

Student, Zoe Butch added, “I really liked plastering my face because I liked the risk of it, having to trust my partner.”

The masks will be on display at Eureka Art and Frame through May 11th.

The community can see them Monday through Friday between 9:00a.m. and 5:30p.m.

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