CLST 312 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Megaphone, Doric Order, Parodos
3 Oct 2017
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Masks were worn as part of a play. We do not know exactly they are made, and we lack archaeological evidence. Person who took care in producing masks were involved in other parts of the production. Mask covers the whole head, hair was attached to it. Small mouth hole and large eye holes are a design function as part of their performance of the play. The problem with masks is projection and dependence on the voice and gesture to express emotion. Painted white, or off-white for women, darker colours for males. Were probably made of organic materials: leather, linen. Mask could have had a helmet like structure with ear holes for orientation. This is most likely why there are no extant remnants. It was imperative the actors could hear to orient and balance themselves on stage. Actors need a strong voice to be heard. Sophocles stopped his career as an actor because his voice could not project as far as.
