Romare Bearden and the Harlem Renaissance

https://www.sfmoma.org/watch/trains-snakes-and-guitars-the-collages-of-romare-bearden/

"Guitar Magic" by Romare Bearden

More links!
Romare Bearden Jazz and Collage

Jazz inspired collage and photo montage

Fun with the Beatles * Hats celebrating Sargeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles!  That playful, incredibly talented group 

known as the Fab Four

from England

Watch a brief history of the Beatles 

Romero Britto 

makes brilliantly colorful art 

that is loved and celebrated all over the world.

His roots are Brazilian, and he grew up in Miami; the influence of both his cultures

can be seen in his work. 

Romero Britto believes in optimism and happiness. 

Face painting is a way to turn a human face 
into a temporary mask. 

It takes practice to figure out how to layer the colors and work with 

the facial features:  eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, forehead...

You can find a lot of designs to consider here:

Zarias Face Painting

Masks Celebrating Carnival

Masks play a role in many cultures, allowing the wearer to try on another role.

These masks are part of the tradition of celebrating Carnival. 
Carnival marks the end of winter, the coming of spring, the wildness of spirit, and more. 

Joseph Cornell's fascinating boxes: Assemblage Poetry

Joseph Cornell 

made fascinating boxes

containing stories, mysteries, made of bits and pieces. 

This kind of art can be called "Assemblage" 

What materials and items do you find in this box?

Tell the story you see

If there were a song to accompany this box, what would it sound like?