Description
Greek theatre masks were made of painted and stiffened linen, and provided a shorthand character sketch to the audience. From a distance, they could understand the plot by identifying the masks.
Though none of these masks survive, the popularity of these compact designs became a design motif of the Classical era. Frequently reproduced in marble and shown in frescos, theatre masks can be seen architectural and design features from the 16th to the 19th century.
The holiday feast of Dionysus in Athens was a celebration of the achievements of the city. Tributes and parades were followed by several days of theatre
Italian Carved Limestone Fountain Mask
