1. Masks of Ancient Greek Theater
Perrucci believed the mask could be used as a vehicle for the expression of taboo behavior, empowering the actor to cast off his own individual identity. ... Masks were worn by all actors on stage and "the materials used were fragile and almost certainly light" (Ley 18) and could have included linen, plaster, and wood. The mask functioned as a neutral face and obliterated all of the idiosyncrasies which distinguish one individual, or actor, from another (Wiles 68). ... The mouth opened wider and the forehead was unnaturally raised to make the actor appear taller" (Cambridge Guide 412). In ...
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