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Masks

Painted Masks:
Painted masks start off with a basic form of a face then the details are painted on.



Sculptural Masks:
Sculptural masks are carved or molded into a face along with some extreme detail.



Ancient Greek Masks: 
Ancient Greek masks are a form of sculptural masks, but they are far from human likeness. In comedy plays, the masks are so deformed to a specific emotion that they look ridiculous regardless of what they are trying to express. In tragedies, however, masks look more life-like to represent a person instead of a joke. All masks had their mouths wide open so that the actor could talk. They also had hair, nostrils, and large openings for the eyes built in for the actor to breathe and see.






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  1. Ariel hanNovember 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    This is a really informative blog and I like the fact that you did a lot of research about the Greek masks. It is really impressing and I wish to see more about how these can affect you as an artist.

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  2. JinglinZNovember 8, 2017 at 6:29 PM

    Those masks sound cool, there are different shapes and different colors. Your introduction of the masks helps me a lot for learning masks.

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  3. UnknownNovember 8, 2017 at 7:45 PM

    Your love for Greek Mythology and history really shows through into your blog. Use the passion and knowledge you have for something good. (Writing drawing, etc.)

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  4. Matthew SanchezNovember 9, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    You chose really cool and weird masks, the masks were very distorted to the point they look really amazing! I think your love for Greek Mythology helped your choices.

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