Transcript Mask: An Ancient Study By: Angie Gonzales

By: Angie Gonzales
What a Mask Is
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Before I can inform you of the history of
mask, I need to tell you what a mask
actually is. A mask is a covering for all or
part of the face, worn as a disguise or to
frighten others.
African Culture
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In Africa, masks are or were used in
rituals as part of their religion or beliefs.
Some masks combine the features of
human and animal to unite man with his
natural environment. Usually, African
masks were used to allow humans to
connect with the spirits of dead people
or gods.
Peruvian Culture
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Similar to the Native Americans that
used to roam our lands, the Incas are
the natives of Peru. They were used as
a way to honor warriors and gods.
Certain masks were even used for
hunting.
Mexican Culture
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A popular holiday in Mexico is “El Dia De
Los Muertos” or the day of the dead. On
this day people use masks to remember
the loved ones who have passed. The
ancient masks in Mexican culture date
all the way to 3000 BC.
Greek Culture
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In ancient Greek culture, masks were
used in theatrical expressions. They had
exaggerated expressions in order to
show the true nature of the character.
Ancient Greek theatre dates back
between 220 BC and 550 BC. Athens is
the city in where this time period
centralized itself.
Resources
1)
http://old.kmop.gr/index.php?option=co
m_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=7
6&lang=en
 2) https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en
 3) http://www.about-peruhistory.com/inca-masks.html
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