Masks
Costume Types
Fabrics/Materials
Greek Clothing
Misc.
100
masks were worn by __ in greek theatre
Actors (or Chorus members)
100
Did all greek god questions have gold?
Yes
100
What color was used for male skin tones?
Brown or dark skin
100
What is a typical traditional male Greek outfit?
a toga
100
What would you usually wear to watch Greek theatre
Simon didn't feel like searching this up so we don't know. You get these points.
200
_____ all wore matching masks and costumes.
chorus members
200
what are these masks called in the modern day?
tradgedy and comedy masks
200
What showed age in masks?
Black or grey hair and features
200
Why were the mask mouths so big?
For more breath intake (and voice amplification)
200
Where did Greek theatre originate?
Athens
300
The masks allowed men to play _____.
Women
300
What allowed the villain's height to be changed on stage?
Platform boots (cothurni (or buskins))
300
what were masks made out of?
nateral fibers (stiffened linnin, cork, ect)
300
Who was the god of masks?
Dionysus
300
What is a common greek word for mask?
prosopon
400
Each character wore a mask showing different ___.
emotions/facial expressions
400
What were masks used for when it came to voices?
Voice amplification
400
what is a typical togas made out of?
Wool (modern is cotton bedsheets or lightweight synthetic)
400
What is simon wearing right now?
A fabulous toga from Mr Dyer's closet.
400
how were villains displayed in Greek theater through masks/costumes?
heavily stylized, exaggerated features on masks
Antagonists wore dark or unsettling colors like deep crimson or black.
500
What where the features on female masks?
Larger eyes and mouths
500
Are ancient Greek costumes truly that white?
No, they were colored using natural dyes from plants, insects, and minerals
500
What colors were primarily used?
Blue (sad) and yellow (happy).
500
A belt tied with a double knot worn by a bride in ancient Greece.
herculese knot
500
what were Greek theatre masks called?
Prosopon