Masks, Face Coverings and Headgear - 1973

"For thousands of years man has devoted much time and effort to designing and making masks, face coverings and headgear. Over the years as well as today masks have held a special fascination not only for the draftsman who made them but for every one regardless of age who is audacious and creative enough to wear them for all mysterious or playful situations, from formal costume balls to Halloween parties. Preceded by a capsule history of masks and headgear throughout the ages, chapters cover a variety of individual techniques for creating masks and headgear and their uses. Projects range from painted paper bag masks to welded head coverings made from scrap metal..." Masks, Face Coverings and Headgear - Norman Laliberte and Alex Mogelon. Demonstration photographs by Fortune MOnte. Published 1973, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York. An Art Horizons Book. Hardcover. Approx 8,5x8.5in. 108pp. The book and dustjacket are both in good condition.