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What is the primary function of the masks in the depicted Roman mosaic?
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?
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?
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?
What role do the masks play in limiting the actor's dramatic skills?
What does the delicate rendering of perspective in the mosaic suggest about the masks?
What does the delicate rendering of perspective in the mosaic suggest about the masks?
What is the significance of the two flutes placed behind the masks in the mosaic?
What is the significance of the two flutes placed behind the masks in the mosaic?
What is the primary emotion depicted in the female character's mask?
What is the primary emotion depicted in the female character's mask?
What is the primary emotion depicted in the male character's mask?
What is the primary emotion depicted in the male character's mask?
What is the main function of the masks in the context of the New Comedy genre?
What is the main function of the masks in the context of the New Comedy genre?
What is the significance of the vine leaves on the male character's head in the Roman mosaic?
What is the significance of the vine leaves on the male character's head in the Roman mosaic?
How does the New Comedy genre differ from earlier forms of drama?
How does the New Comedy genre differ from earlier forms of drama?
Which aspect of theater history is exemplified by the masks in the depicted Roman mosaic?
Which aspect of theater history is exemplified by the masks in the depicted Roman mosaic?
In what way do the masks in the Roman mosaic affect the actors' performances?
In what way do the masks in the Roman mosaic affect the actors' performances?
What is the purpose of including two flutes behind the masks in the Roman mosaic?
What is the purpose of including two flutes behind the masks in the Roman mosaic?
