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I believe you are referring to those ones that look kind of like masks dentists use, correct?
Theres 2 main reasons.
1) The person wearing the mask is sick, and doesn't want to infect other people.
2) The person has Allergies, and they want to block out the allergens.
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What do Japanese masks look like?
Japanese masks are very colorful. These masks have a lot of red and gold on them. They are shiny and have ribbons hanging from them.
What society are Japanese mask from?
Japanese masks are inherently Japanese.
Why did Japanese samurai wear masks?
Japanese Samurai masks served as a type of facial armor. There were four types of Samurai masks, the Menpo, Hanbo, Happuri, and the Somen.
What are most Japanese masks made out of?
Most Japanese masks are made out of porcelain. It is because porcelain is a very shiny material.
Why do Japanese people wear face masks?
Surgical masks are worn by Japanese people who are ill, so that they do not spread their germs to others around them.
What masks look like?
Japanese masks are very colorful. These masks have a lot of red and gold on them. They are shiny and have ribbons hanging from them.
How do you spell masks in Japanese?
マスク Masuku
Why do Japanese people wear masks in public?
Japanese people wear masks in public when they are sick. It is considered courteous to do so for the sake of people around them.
Why are the masks drawn exaggeration?
Masks are generally exaggerated because they were once used in Japanese Kabuki theatre. The masks were used in theatre to display the emotions of the characters.
What types of theatre use masks?
Masks were an integral part of ancient Greek tragedy, and possibly comedy as well. Half-masks were used in the Commedia dell'arte's improvised performances, the character was thought to be inherent in the mask. Japanese Noh plays use very intricate masks that appear to change expression when he angle of the head changes. Though they are not masks, elaborate make-up in Kabuki and Bejing Opera serves a similar purpose.
I am looking for different types of japanese masks for my tattoo and the only one i can seem to find is Hanya but I was told there are several different ones with different meanings?
There are alot of different Japanese masks, they are called Noh masks and hanya is a type of them. If you type in Google 'Noh Masks' it comes with unlimited references and pictures. Enjoy!
What are the Noh theatre masks made from?
They are made of Japanese cypress wood.
