When used together, the two drama masks are a symbol for the theater. The laughing mask symbolizes comedy, while the crying mask represents tragedy. Modern audiences … See more

The tragedy and comedy masks are usually called “Thalia and Melpomene” or “Sock and Buskin”. Although the words come from Greek drama, it’s a modern invention to use them as na… See more

Ancient Greek actors wore masks in the theater because it was a cultural tradition. The first plays evolved from the rituals worshipping the god Dionysos. Since these rituals invol… See more

There are no surviving Greek theater masks. That’s because each mask was made from materials like stiffened linen, wood, and leather; these materials degrade quickly, so … See more