2007-01-19 06:18:23 · 4 answers · asked by LADYNBLACK 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
The Happy/Sad masks are the symbols of Comedy and Tragedy, different types of plays.
2007-01-19 06:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by Carol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They represent traditions which go all the way back to ancient Greece and Rome. They represent comedy and tragedy which were part of the ancient theater where masks were needed to help convey the message of the character. Some masks are still constructed to act like a megaphone which help project the voice over a larger area of the ancient theater where there were no microphones . However, many of the modern masks do not follow that tradition.
2007-01-19 06:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Denise T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comedy/Tragedy Greek theatrical masks
2007-01-19 08:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a guess, but probably mocking the Rosary beads.
2016-05-23 22:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by Cynthia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋