comic mask
Laughing stage prop
A comic mask is one of the theatrical masks from ancient Greek drama, representing comedy—typically shown with an exaggerated grinning or laughing expression.
It pairs with the tragic mask to form the iconic symbol of theater and the dramatic arts.
The term extends to any face or expression of forced cheerfulness hiding true feelings: She wore a comic mask through the funeral reception.
- Greek theaterAncient outdoor performance venue
- theaterVenue for live drama
- GreekOf Athenian origin
- ancient GreeceClassical Mediterranean civilization
- thespianTheatrical performer
dramatic arts · grin · laugh · smile · happy face · farce · Thalia · stage · stage play · actor · disguise · persona · jester · clown · ancient · Dionysus · amphitheater · satire
- masks & disguisesdisguise, masquerade, veil, false face, concealment
- stagecraftstage left, stage right, center stage, downstage, upstage
- MusesCalliope, Clio, muse, Thalia, muses
theatrical expression
comic masktragic mask
Theatrical symbol of sorrow
tragedy mask · tragedy · tragicomedy · drama
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