History of Masks in Art: Roman Mosaic Quiz

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What is the primary function of the masks in the depicted Roman mosaic?

  • To symbolize the emotions of the characters in the New Comedy genre
  • To serve as inanimate accessories and essential elements of classical drama
  • To represent the symbol of theater as comedy and tragedy
  • To evoke a form of comedy and narrow the actor's dramatic skills (correct)

Which god is associated with the male character wearing vine leaves in the mosaic?

  • Dionysus (correct)
  • Poseidon
  • Zeus
  • Apollo

Which genre of Greek drama is the depicted mosaic associated with?

  • New Comedy (correct)
  • Old Comedy
  • Satyr Play
  • Tragedy

What role do the masks play in limiting the actor's dramatic skills?

<p>By supporting the actors' dramatic skills and narrowing it (B)</p>
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What does the delicate rendering of perspective in the mosaic suggest about the masks?

<p>The masks are facsimiles of faces (C)</p>
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What is the significance of the two flutes placed behind the masks in the mosaic?

<p>They are essential to the structure of classical drama (D)</p>
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What is the primary emotion depicted in the female character's mask?

<p>Sadness (C)</p>
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What is the primary emotion depicted in the male character's mask?

<p>Joy (D)</p>
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What is the main function of the masks in the context of the New Comedy genre?

<p>To support the actors' dramatic skills while narrowing it (B)</p>
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What is the significance of the vine leaves on the male character's head in the Roman mosaic?

<p>Associated with Dionysus, often linked to theatrical arts (D)</p>
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How does the New Comedy genre differ from earlier forms of drama?

<p>It restricted actors to specific roles defined by the playwright (D)</p>
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Which aspect of theater history is exemplified by the masks in the depicted Roman mosaic?

<p>The stereotype of characters in classical drama (A)</p>
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In what way do the masks in the Roman mosaic affect the actors' performances?

<p>Limiting the actors to a specific role as directed by the playwright (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of including two flutes behind the masks in the Roman mosaic?

<p>To symbolize harmony between music and drama in ancient theater (A)</p>
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