Creating characters through MASK

As you comment on this post please pate your blog url into the comment line so we can build up our links. Thies encyclopedia site is a good summary of European mask types historically.

Theatrical uses

Masks have been used almost universally to represent characters in theatrical performances. Theatrical performances are a visual literature of a transient, momentary kind. It is most impressive because it can be seen as a reality; it expends itself by its very revelation. The mask participates as a more enduring element, since its form is physical.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/367906/mask/9063/Theatrical-uses

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http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/367906/mask/9063/Theatrical-uses