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The Greek mask was a full-face mask with exaggerated features made out of balsa wood and cork, covered with linen and painted to resemble the human face. In later times a small megaphone was made into the mouth opening to help magnify the voice.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey were worn to show the expression on the charachters face and to amplify their voice. It was worn over their face with mouth and eyes holes.
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∙ 6y agoWe know what some Greek masks look like because some have survived to today.
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∙ 14y agonothing.they were made to look like that.
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How do you think the masks were able to amplify the actor's voice in greek theatre.?
it was a metal piece in the mouth of the mask that amplified th voice
What is the difference between Greek theatre and mime?
Greek theatre are plays that consists of an orchestra in a building where also the actors go to change their mask between scenes. Whereas mime is done on the streets and they care less about the scene and more about the role they are playing and they keep the same mask because its painted on and their emotions are shown through their actions and the faces they make.
What type of festivals were plays first performed in the Greek theatre?
Misic
When was Chi Omega Greek Theatre created?
Chi Omega Greek Theatre was created in 1930.
What are the differences of greek theater and modern theater?
Greek theatre did not have woman, modern theatre does have women.
What famous theater symbol was inspired by Greek theatre plays?
the mask
Why did ancient Greek actors wear different types of masks?
It was the tradition of the ancient Greek Theatre and the style is also to be found in the modern world in some Asian theatre traditions. The mask defines the character/mood of the character and the audiences learn to associate certain mask faces with particular roles.
How do you think the masks were able to amplify the actor's voice in greek theatre.?
it was a metal piece in the mouth of the mask that amplified th voice
What is the difference between Greek theatre and mime?
Greek theatre are plays that consists of an orchestra in a building where also the actors go to change their mask between scenes. Whereas mime is done on the streets and they care less about the scene and more about the role they are playing and they keep the same mask because its painted on and their emotions are shown through their actions and the faces they make.
What type of festivals were plays first performed in the Greek theatre?
Misic
Why did people go to the theatre in Greek times?
theatre greek
When was Hearst Greek Theatre created?
Hearst Greek Theatre was created in 1903.
Where is the Greek Theater located?
The Greek Theater is actually spelled Greek Theatre in classic British type. It is located in Los Angeles, California, which is located in the United States.
When was Belafonte at The Greek Theatre created?
Belafonte at The Greek Theatre was created in 1963-08.
When was Greek Theatre - Los Angeles - created?
Greek Theatre - Los Angeles - was created in 1929.
When was Chi Omega Greek Theatre created?
Chi Omega Greek Theatre was created in 1930.
What are the differences of greek theater and modern theater?
Greek theatre did not have woman, modern theatre does have women.
