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they were made so that the people in the very back could see their expressions
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Four purposes of masks in greek theatre?
The purpose of masks in Greek theatre was so that the audience could see the characters' faces from far away. The masks represented characters from history and mythology, who would be familiar to the audience.
Why do they use masks in Greek theatre?
TO make you feel emotional
How did people at the back of the greek thaerter hear?
The shape of the theatre and the shape of the masks
What are the Noh theatre masks made from?
They are made of Japanese cypress wood.
Who wore masks in greek theatre?
The men, as they were the only people allowed to be actors at the time. Intially at the birth of greek theatre there were only two characters, but that grew to three, with the addition of a chorus. The masks were used to help them project their voice to the back of the ampitheatre as well as the masks having expressions on them so they can be seen from the back too
Who made masks in the ancient greek?
In the ancient Greek theatres by the actors.
How were Ancient Greek theatre masks made?
they were usually made from wood linen mud the more sofisticated/ expensive ones in the 3rd century BC were made of metals like bronze
How many theatre masks are there in theatre?
There are two theatre masks a happy face and a sad face. Overall theatres make hundreds of masks to suit the differant charactors.
When were greek bird masks made?
In the Ancient Greek times in a place called Greece.
Who made trestle masks?
Trestle Theatre Masks are made on site at Trestle Arts Base in St Albans. Each one is handmade and individually painted.
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
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.
