Why masks were used? Masks were used to convey the character's personality and emotions to the audience. The amphitheaters that the Greek used to perform in were quite large, and the colours and definitions on the mask were used to convey an expression even to the very back of the theatre. The masks were also used to create an atmosphere for the play. If the story was a sad or happy one, the masks would usually convey the mood by the uses of colour and shape. Masks could also be used to cerate a surreal euphoria around the actors, to create an air of fantasy.
How they communicated with the audience to show character? The masks were painted and sculptured in a way that best defined a character for a comedy or a tragedy. The expressions on the masks were over painted, over sculptured and overused to ensure the audience understood their best what was happening to that respective character. What performance skills were required of actors using masks?
The actors were required to make their movements large in order to fit with the overly large masks and bright colours. Big movements were powerful, and strong, loud words often added to the effect of good acting.
Masks were used to convey the character's personality and emotions to the audience. The amphitheaters that the Greek used to perform in were quite large, and the colours and definitions on the mask were used to convey an expression even to the very back of the theatre. The masks were also used to create an atmosphere for the play. If the story was a sad or happy one, the masks would usually convey the mood by the uses of colour and shape. Masks could also be used to cerate a surreal euphoria around the actors, to create an air of fantasy.
How they communicated with the audience to show character?
The masks were painted and sculptured in a way that best defined a character for a comedy or a tragedy. The expressions on the masks were over painted, over sculptured and overused to ensure the audience understood their best what was happening to that respective character.
What performance skills were required of actors using masks?
The actors were required to make their movements large in order to fit with the overly large masks and bright colours. Big movements were powerful, and strong, loud words often added to the effect of good acting.
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Unit 1 - Greek Theatre