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