Masks as actually worn by actors in the ancient Greek theater were actually elaborate constructions, covering the entire head like a helmet. They were made of light materials such as wood ...

From the grand stages of ancient Greece to the bustling theaters of today, the iconic comedy and drama masks have long symbolized the dual nature of theatrical storytelling. Whether you’re a ...

In Greek theatre, as in the much later ... was the key to magic powers. In many ancient shamanic traditions, as of North America’s first nations, masks were used both to hide and to reveal.

The painted vases, clay masks and figurines in the exhibition are being gathered to reflect the historical and religious context of ancient Greek theater, and to illuminate the plays themselves ...

Archaeologists exploring the ancient ruins of Finziade, the last Greek colony on the island ... further suggests that the manufacture of theatre masks had likely been of some importance to the ...

masks, and figures, the LA Times reports. In addition, the Getty will put out a companion book, 'The Art of Ancient Greek Theater,' describing the development of theater in ancient Greece and ...

Perched on a hillside on Lefkada, an island off the west coast of Greece ... that construction on the theater began around the 4th century B.C.E., when ancient Lefkada was experiencing economic ...