As Greek theater influenced Roman culture and eventually European traditions, the symbolism of the comedy and tragedy masks endured. The theater masks became synonymous with the dramatic arts ...

Ancient Roman Theater. When the Romans weren’t enraptured by their gladiator duels or chariot racing, ... This included locating costumes and masks, finding musicians, ...

The face of Greek mythology's infamous serpent-haired gorgon had been imprinted into a plaster mold that was used to make masks and decorative reliefs 2,000 years ago.

Under a third-century a.d. Roman fortress near the village of Ilısu in southeastern Turkey, archaeologist Erkan Atay and his team from the Mardin Museum recently uncovered two theater masks of a ...

If it was indeed an actor's mask, could this mean there is a Roman theatre still waiting to be found in Stockton Heath? Comments are closed for this object Share this link: ...

Roman dramas lifted stories and characters directly from Greek dramatists like Menander. In which Mike delves into the theater of ancient Rome. It wasn't all gladiators and Christian-killing, you ...

Surprisingly, the theater appears to have formed part of a large sanctuary, played an important role in religious ceremonies.

It was likely made by a Roman metal artist and features a common grotesque motif reminiscent of Roman theater masks, the researchers said. The tip of the lamp is shaped like a crescent moon, while ...

OSMANIYE, Turkiye. Turkish archeologists have unearthed 10 relief masks depicting comedy and tragedy plays performed in the ancient city of Castabala, which dates back to 500 BC.