The ancient Greek harp was invented in 321 B.C.E by the Han Dynasty.
Greek theatrical masks are used so men can pretend to be woman and so they can play several parts. They also used masks so the people at the back can see there face expressions. The uses of masks in ancient Greek theatre draw their origin from the ancient dionysiac culture. Thespis was the first writer, who used a mask. Usually the masks were made of linen, wood, or leather. A marble or stone face was used as a mould for the mask. Human or animal hair was also used. The eyes were fully drawn but in the place of the pupil of the eye was a small hole so that the actor could see. Some people claim that the masks had one more significance they added resonance to the voice of an actor so that everyone in the huge ancient theatre could hear him. The members of the chorus wore masks, usually similar to each other but completely different from the leading actors.
the temples were made to honor the gods
wood or reeds
who made the carnival masks
In the ancient Greek theatres by the actors.
In the Ancient Greek times in a place called Greece.
they were made so that the people in the very back could see their expressions
The difference between modern day theatre and ancient Greek theater is that in ancient Greece only boys could act in the shows. The stages were tilted instead of the chairs for the audience and they used big two sided masks made of rock.
They are made of Japanese cypress wood.
Flax or linen.
Trestle Theatre Masks are made on site at Trestle Arts Base in St Albans. Each one is handmade and individually painted.
When theatre was first 'invented' in ancient Greece, plays took place in enormous stadiums outdoors and only men were allowed to portray characters onstage, so masks were used to define each character, especially those that were women. Over time, masks became more and more elaborate. To show the masks off to the audience members, actors would face straight out rather than facing their fellow actors onstage. This eventually became known as "off-stage focus". Ancient Greek and Roman theatre was either comedy, involving light-hearted themes, or tragedy, in which most characters died. Theatre in ancient Italy was called Comedia d'ell Arte, also using masks, and was always very farcical in content. The same types of characters were used so often that the masks became known as those personalities. When this became well-known, artists stopped writing scripts and instead made up the story as it went along. This is known today as Improvisation. Today, one can see any type of theatre in any number of facilities, with both genders performing scripts that range from absolute farces to serious melodrama to anything in between. Theatre has changed very much, but one can still see the connections to it's ancient roots.
Greek masks are made out of wood, cork, mud and linen. They can look like anything. The Greeks made them very over the top so the audience could see clearly how they were meant to be feeling. They used very big lumps as eyebrows and noses. We are making Greek masks in history and it is really fun.
The invention of carnival masks is not attributed to a specific individual, as masks have been used in various cultures and festivals throughout history. Masks have been used in ancient Roman and Greek festivals, Venetian carnival traditions, and in many indigenous cultures around the world. The exact origins and creators of the carnival mask are therefore difficult to pinpoint.
Because the greek theatre was a sacred space and the entire building was used to honour Dionysus god of wine, the vine and theatre. The theatre was only used once each year for the festival Dionysia. In the theatre of Athens there were sacrifices made to Dionysus at the alter. Sacrifices were very important to the ancient greeks as it gave them piece of mind that the gods would appreciate them.
They were made of catonnage (yes this is how you spell it)