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How long have masks been around?
Nobody knows for certain how long masks have been around. We do know that many ancient civilizations, such as in the Americas and India, used masks to portray gods and animals that were important to their daily lives.
Who wore the death masks in ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs and kings wore death masks.
What do the masks used in fine arts mean?
The two masks actually refer to the performing arts. They originated with the ancient Greeks and their theatre, one stands for comedy, the other tragedy.
What did they wear in Ancient Chinese Theatre?
masks
What is the origin of the famous happy and sad 'drama masks'?
The happy and sad drama masks, known as comedy and tragedy masks, originated in ancient Greece. They represent the two main genres of ancient Greek theatre: comedy and tragedy. Comedy masks are associated with satire and laughter, while tragedy masks signify sorrow and drama.
What kind of people used the roman theater masks in ancient rome?
Actors would use theatre's masks. Brown for men and white for women because women were not allowed to be actors. The masks had simple faces happy for comedic theatre shows and sad for tragic theatre masks.
Who made masks in the ancient greek?
In the ancient Greek theatres by the actors.
When did people start to wear masks?
Masks have been worn from ancient times. Witness Tutankhamen for instance.
Where did the comedy and tragedy masks come from?
Ancient china
Why was The House of Masks important in Ancient Greece?
The so-called House of Masks in Delos was probably a boarding house for actors who performed in the theatre wearing the masks.
When are masks used today?
masks are used in plays and dramas . . . x
What were African masks used for?
could you tell me what was African masks used for.
