The Masked Dance Archive
I am interested in the rich tradition of African masquerades which are ceremonies of dances by masked performers to provide entertainment, define social roles, andc communicate religious meaning.
Through the layout of this visual archive I wanted to explore the community preparation of masquerades and capture the striking costumes, close-up details of the masks and dynamic differences within the movement in dance steps and gestures.
Through the layout of this visual archive I wanted to explore the community preparation of masquerades and capture the striking costumes, close-up details of the masks and dynamic differences within the movement in dance steps and gestures.
