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1 Masks & Theatre

2 Actors in ancient Greek Theatre were so far away from the audience that they opted to wear extravagant costumes and masks. It was believed that the shape of the mask actually helped amplify the performer’s voice so the audience could hear him better. Masks used in tragic plays portrayed somber or distressed expressions, and masks used in comedic plays were smiling or smirking. History of Masks

3 Types of Mask Theatre Commedia dell’Artre (Italian)
Masquerade (Italian) Noh (Japanese) Kabuki (Japanese Tribal (African) Types of Mask Theatre

4 Styles of Masks Neutral Mask Character Mask Full Face Mask Half Masks
Expressionless, No Character. Usually Full Face Character Mask Includes features which exaggerate the gender and expressions Full Face Mask Covers the entire face – cannot speak Half Masks Shows Character & can speak Styles of Masks

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