Venetian Masks In Venice, Italy During The 18th Century

In the online dictionary, masks are described as being “a covering for all or part of the face, worn to conceal one’s identity”. Andrew Lloyd Webber utilizes masks in The Phantom of the Opera, in such a way that really captivates the viewers and helps to highlight and hide certain aspects. Not only does he use the mask to shield the Phantom’s deformation, he also shows what kind of person the Phantom is with and without the mask, including his behaviour, and actions towards others.

Masks gave life to various mythological, primitive, bird and animal figures which the tribal members claimed as their ancestors from long ago and were to believe to invoke supernatural powers. These mythical beings gave way for privileges and special powers to individual tribal families and helped to form a family's crest, song or dance. The family would then personify distinct mythological figures as part of their heritage. The animals and mythological creatures represented in the masks and a host of other carvings derive from the Northwest Coast's rich oral tradition and celebrate the mythological origins and inherited privileges of high-ranking families (Gardners, 864). The majority of the masks displayed intricate and mastered use of line in their smooth concave and convex curves, with crisp sharp lines used to bring focus on a specific feature of the mask. The features usually being brought to the forefront were delineated nostrils, eyes and lips that were accentuated by deep cut carving and the use of contrasting color which helped to add form and realism to the mask. Geometric and organic lines were used to contrast between the parallel lines which would help create to enhance the features of the mask. The paint colors typically used by the

This mask holds back all the sorrow, protects you from being further destroyed by others words or actions, and covers up the real extreme problems people are facing such as suicide and drug overdose. Both texts use these “masks” metaphorically to show how the people protect themselves.

Masks portray a sense of mystery. “No one could see me clearly. No one could see my face.” Lucy, Grealy. Masks. Print. The unknown is often intriguing. Generally their worn to portray a character or someone other than yourself and symbolize an imaginary life. For Lucy, it portrayed a sense of freedom. The freedom from being stared at, teased, lonely, and occasionally envious of others. Halloween is the only day that Lucy experience’s an ordinary life. Unlike the majority of other days’ mask are customary and her disability is masked. Providing her with the confidence to express herself freely by asking questions and making comments. “Studies show children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their non-disabled

What are masks? One usually thinks it is an object the individual puts on and takes off.

I will similarly use masks in order to create Brecht’s verfremdungseffekt in order to alienate the audience and emotionally distance them and keep them thinking throughout. By using masks, the audience will feel less of a connection to the characters. This method also breaks the fourth wall, just like Greek theatre did.

In both cultures, masks were worn to change the wearer’s identity and transformed the wearer into whatever the mask represented. Within both cultures, men usually worn the masks. Mexican culture and Senufo culture both shared similar characterization of masks because they both portrayal animals and higher beings on their masks. For both cultures, masks were used for religious reasons, often for protection and to produced blessings to the community. Another similarity was that masks were worn during masquerades and funerals. One more likeness would be the connection the masks presented between the living and the supernatural for both cultures.

Celebrations, Rituals, dancing and parties have been a part of human existence for hundreds of years. Masks have been a large part of our growth and used by every culture according to historical records. Masks are symbols of great power

A mask is a covering for all or parts of the face, worn as a disguise, or to abuse or terrify other people (merriam Webster n.p). In the novel The Great Gatsby, Scott Fitzgerald use mask like a covering to hide each characters true emotions. Even today the use of mask can be found on just average people. A mask, we’ve all worn them for a variety of reasons, whatever it may be. It disguises who we are for at least a moment and can bring a sense of continuation for the time being. In this novel, the masks used by the author are most evident on three of the main characters, Myrtle, Daisy, and Jay Gatsby. They are looking for something else, because what they have just isn’t enough. We often wear masks to disguise who we are for a moment and

Masks have held countless uses and meanings throughout history. Masks have been used in plays, like those of Shakespeare, traditional dances, social gatherings, even as a form of casual or corporal punishment. Although masks have several different uses in different cultural situations, the meaning of the masks is generally the same. Masks are used to conceal an appearance and assume the identity of another. Metaphorically, masks can be used to hide feelings, to protect oneself, and to block out the outside world. Many of these examples are shown in Art Speigelman 's Maus.

Masks were sometimes created for the purpose of being used in a ceremonies by a priest. The mask would be a certain deity and the priest would be dressed in costume to play out that character. By portraying the deity the priest would be

Masks are one of the most spiritually important art forms developed in Africa. Among the masks many uses were; communicating with spirits and ancestors, serving as teaching aids in gender specific initiation ceremonies, tools for maintaining order, enhancements for reenacted stories and myths, symbols of rank and power, and a record for past leaders. I will be focussing on masks from the first three categories. The masks, which are all Helmet style masks from West and Central Africa, illustrate how artists from different tribes approached symbolism and visual storytelling. They also show what was considered ideally beautiful for each clan.

African masks were to establish a different identity for the wearer in order to amuse, teach, or sacrifice.

An example of Burton's use of masks is in the film Edward Scissorhands. Edward’s heavy makeup and costume makes him seem to be the monster of the film, but it is Jim that looks like a normal guy who is the monster. Burton signifies that just because you look a certain way, in this case evil, doesn't necessarily mean that you are. The most obvious example however of showing the duplicity of the human nature is in the film Batman Returns, both Batman and Catwoman have split personalities and with the use of literal masks they are able to transform in to their alternative selves and create their own rules inside their own world. Characters like Batman and Catwoman are outsiders because of their dual personalities that are too complex. When Batman becomes Bruce Wayne he also wears a mask in a way, as a way of protecting himself. Tim Burton really looks at the idea that we wear masks to either show or hide the many facets of the human

     Masks were created to be placed over the face, on the top of the head, or even over the head. Most masks represent spirits of ancestors (Fetzer 106). Some villages make masks with full costumes and use them with music to dance in ritual performances. They used masks for social control,