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The Art of Repoussé
King Agamemnon’s Funeral Mask, Mycenaean (Pre-Greek 1100BC)
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Repoussé• Is the French word
meaning “to push”• Is the technique of
decorating the surface of metal by using tools to raise or indent it
• This is a Repoussé metal frame for a mirror that is popular today!
Indian Brass Mandala
Repoussé
Gary Dadyan, Russian Artist, is pushing the Repoussé Tools / Nails into the metal using a
small hammer.
RepousséThe art of Repoussé is a very old form of art.
Mycenaean Repoussé, 1st Agamemnon’s Funeral Mask, 2nd gold cup
Both are over 3000 years old!
Repoussé
Man working on a Repoussé.
Indian Copper Plaque about Buddha.
Repoussé
Repoussé is a popular way of making jewelry.
Repoussé
These are both Indian Repoussé, 1. Brass Mandala Plaque, 2. Bhairava sculpture
Repoussé
These are both Nepalese Repoussé Masks. (Nepal is a country that is in between China & India in the Himalaya Mountains.)
RepousséThese are both Silver, a silver spoon and a silver (Tiffany’s) water pitcher
Repoussé
Both are Mayan (300 AD-1700), 1st jewelry, 2nd Mayan Funerary Tunic
Repoussé
Modern Repoussé shield of Medusa
Repoussé
Repoussé• Is the French word meaning “to push”• Is the technique of decorating the surface of metal by using tools to raise or indent it• Today you will make a Repoussé using soft sheet metal and a wood tool. • First, decide which side you would like to be the front.• Then, draw your initials using nice fancy letters.• Turn the piece of metal over and use the tool to make designs all over the surface of the metal.
The Aztec Sun
The Aztec Sun
The Aztecs worshipped many gods, especially the Sun god.
They made human sacrifices to the gods to keep the sun alive.
The Aztec’s solar calendar was based on the movements of the sun.
Aztecs were located in Southern Mexico
1325CE-1521CE
Aztec Sun Metal ToolingMetal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1. Sketch your Aztec Sun on white paper.
2. Tape your paper onto the metal.
3. Trace yourentire drawing, using a piece of felt underneath the metal as a cushion.
4. Remove the paper and flip the metal over to push some parts forward
5. Rub the metal with black ink.
Aztec Sun Metal ToolingMetal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1. Sketch your Aztec Sun on white paper.
2. Tape your paper onto the metal.
3. Trace yourentire drawing, using a piece of felt underneath the metal as a cushion.
4. Remove the paper and flip the metal over to push some parts forward
5. Rub the metal with black ink.
Aztec Sun Metal ToolingMetal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1. Sketch your Aztec Sun on white paper.
2. Tape your paper onto the metal.
3. Trace yourentire drawing, using a piece of felt underneath the metal as a cushion.
4. Remove the paper and flip the metal over to push some parts forward
5. Rub the metal with black ink.
Aztec Sun Metal ToolingMetal Tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art. The Aztecs worshiped the Sun god.
1. Sketch your Aztec Sun on white paper.
2. Tape your paper onto the metal.
3. Trace yourentire drawing, using a piece of felt underneath the metal as a cushion.
4. Remove the paper and flip the metal over to push some parts forward
5. Rub the metal with black ink.
The Aztec Sun
1. Sketch your Aztec Sun on white paper.
2. Tape your paper onto the metal.
3. Trace yourentire drawing, using a piece of felt underneath the metal as a cushion.
4. Remove the paper and flip the metal over to push some parts forward
5. Rub the metal with black ink.