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Nov 25, 2016 · From statues and paintings of ancient Greek actors, it is possible to picture what kind of masks and costumes were used. The actors were so far away from the audience that without the aid of exaggerated costumes and masks, they would be difficult to see.
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May 15, 2020 · In this gallery of images, we showcase 25 masks from world history. Very often made with precious materials such as gold , jade and turquoise, these finely-crafted objects were designed for ritual or burial use and give us the opportunity to see not only the skills of ancient artists but also a glimpse into the beliefs, customs and even the ...
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Nov 28, 2014 · Greek Mask. The so-called death mask of Agamemnon – the king of Mycenae in Homer’s Iliad. Gold funeral mask from Grave Circle A, Mycenae (mid-16th century BCE). The mask in fact predates Agamemnon by 400 years but, nevertheless, remains solid evidence of Homer’s description of Mycenae as ‘rich in gold’.
While the famous happy mask of Comedy and sad mask of Tragedy (the muses of those two theater arts were goddesses Thalia and Melphomene) are best known today as the most popular theater masks in Ancient Greece, many custom masks were created for specific plays and for specific characters.
Mar 8, 2015 · World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Mar 2015. Web. 24 May 2024. A terracotta tragic theatre mask, 200-250 BCE.