Picture No | 10195280 |
Date | BCE |
Description | Greek Theatrical Masks |
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Masks were worn by the actors in ancient Greek theatre which evolved from the cult of Dionysos : all actors were male, so masks were especially necessary for female roles.
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Source | Liebig card in series 1049 'Le masque' issued in 1912 5 of 6 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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