Illustration
A marble relief depicting theatre masks as worn by actors in both Greek and Roman tragedies and comedies. 2nd century CE (Vatican Museums, Rome).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time writer, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, June 24). Theatre Masks. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1337/theatre-masks/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Theatre Masks." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 24, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1337/theatre-masks/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Theatre Masks." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Jun 2013. Web. 24 Apr 2024.
