As Greek theater influenced Roman culture and eventually European traditions, the symbolism of the comedy and tragedy masks endured. The theater masks became synonymous with the dramatic arts ...

Some mask replicas, less than 2 inches high, were worn around the neck as talismans or simply as mementos of favorite characters of contemporary drama, and often accompanied their owners to the grave.

Mask work is a centuries-old theater practice that transcends nations and eras. From the exaggerated visages of commedia dell’arte to the spiritually significant faces of Japanese Noh, the art ...

‘Goat Song Revel’: By Dan Borengasser. Directed by Kathy Pingel. Reviewed Feb. 5, Manatee Players Kiwanis Studio Theatre, 502 Third Ave., W., Bradenton. Through ...

In late April, scholars from all over the world came to William & Mary for a two-day conference on Greek and Roman theater and performance. Speakers presented papers on various aspects of Greek and ...

When I was asked to review "the Greek posters" I vaguely envisaged sun, sand, rocks and a few ruins, writes Jeannine Alton. On discovering that the exhibition was selected from the Archive of ...

OSMANIYE, Turkiye. Turkish archeologists have unearthed 10 relief masks depicting comedy and tragedy plays performed in the ancient city of Castabala, which dates back to 500 BC.

Greek and Roman Drama: Unit code: CLAS12363: Credit points: 20: Level of study: C/4: Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) Unit director: Dr. Lyndsay Coo: Open ... To introduce students to ...