Blog Posting - Module 10

1.) For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned
Olmec Mask;
- Within this video, I learned that this mask is older than the Aztec culture by 1500 years. I also learned that the Olmec mask is so small that it can fit in the palm of someone's hand. The masks are great examples of vast trade networks throughout America.

Feathered Headdress;
- Some things I learned involving this headdress includes the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes leading an expedition and came across beauty within the Aztec culture. Cortes saw the feathered objects and sent many back to Spain with Charles V. I also learned that costumes were important to the Aztecs as it was to many Mesoamerican cultures. 

Bundu/Sowei Helmet Mask;
- From this video, some things I learned involves the Sowei helmet masks are typically worn on top of the head and it is the only mask where only woman wore them. This mask is made to help young girls go through initiation within the west African culture. Also, the artist of the mask wanted to create an image that suggests the inner qualities for young girls to strive towards. 

Female (pwo) mask (Chokwe peoples);
- By watching this video, I learned that this mask represents an ideal woman who is young, fertile and has successfully given birth. I also learned that the mask would be worn by a male who would walk in a graceful and fluid way to honor the woman giving birth.

Mask (Buk), Torres Starit, Mabuiag Island (Oceania)
- Having watched this video, some key concepts I learned is that this mask is divided into three registers. The bottom is a human face, above it is the face and body of a bird and above that are feathers. I also learned that this mask is very important since there is a long history regarding the mask and it was once kept in special houses of stone. 

2.) What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts?
- In my opinion, the films represent history, knowledge and insight. Each film discusses the mask in its entirety, providing historical background information and showing the beauty of each mask. They add depth to understanding of the readings and art concepts by tying in other masks around the world, allowing the reader to learn about other important historical cultures and monuments.