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The masks are comedy and tragedy.
People who participated in Venice's famed Carnivale started wearing masks to hide their identities so that they could be free to conduct their "dirty business" without fear of recognition. Activities such as gambling, underhanded dealing, debauchery, public intoxication and various other less-than-honorable activities were common during this festival. The masks grew to be a symbol of Carnivale and many artisans took up the craft.
Trestle masks are masks that show expression, they are used in performances of mime and are usually made of plastic.
could you tell me what was African masks used for.
Comedy tragedy masks today have special names given to them. The comedy masks are called Thalia, after the muse of comedy, and the tragedy masks are named after Melpomene, the muse of tragedy.
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To show who they are and how they honor they gods in many was.
They are called "vejigante" and are used in traditionals festival celebrations.
Venetian masks are traditionally worn during the Carnival of Venice. The Carnival of Venice is an annual Italian festival held in the city of Venice, with the masks being a main feature.
If you are refering to the paper masks that you see people wearing sometimes, im prettysure they were a one off for a festival they played at once where they gave them out to the whole crowd.
Inuits made masks with animal faces because they respected these animals and wanted the spirit of these animals to bestow them. so they where these masks and have a dance or a festival to please the spirits. they usually use wolf masks, owl masks, and polarbear masks. these animals are known for their feirocity, wisdom, strenghth, cunning, and speed. I hope this answers your question!
The oni are referred to as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. The masks are often ogre-like with horns. However, the imagination of the creators is what sets these masks apart. The masks really do not fall into categories, just a little different uses with different cultural celebrations, such as parades, the Setsubun festival, and even in the design of new buildings.
On the Jewish festival of Purim, there is a widespread custom to put on costumes and/or masks. The Esther mask is part of this custom.
The anbu masks are to protect the wearers identity in case they get in tough situations. Their function is actually quite similar to an executioners mask.
The Rio Carnival in Brazil. It takes place once every year and is the biggest festival in the world!
Those were the cops in gas masks showing up as they saw the number of people there. But During the three days of the Woodstock festival, there were no reported incidents of violence among the half-million people in the audience.
Plastic face masks meant for the festival Halloween are available in quite a number of places. Amazon and eBay stocks them. Most shops that sell toys are also very likely to have this product in stock.