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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?

By supporting the actors' dramatic skills and narrowing it Signup and view all the answers

What does the delicate rendering of perspective in the mosaic suggest about the masks?

The masks are facsimiles of faces Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the two flutes placed behind the masks in the mosaic?

They are essential to the structure of classical drama Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotion depicted in the female character's mask?

Sadness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emotion depicted in the male character's mask?

Joy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the masks in the context of the New Comedy genre?

To support the actors' dramatic skills while narrowing it Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the vine leaves on the male character's head in the Roman mosaic?

Associated with Dionysus, often linked to theatrical arts Signup and view all the answers

How does the New Comedy genre differ from earlier forms of drama?

It restricted actors to specific roles defined by the playwright Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of theater history is exemplified by the masks in the depicted Roman mosaic?

The stereotype of characters in classical drama Signup and view all the answers

In what way do the masks in the Roman mosaic affect the actors' performances?

Limiting the actors to a specific role as directed by the playwright Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including two flutes behind the masks in the Roman mosaic?

To symbolize harmony between music and drama in ancient theater Signup and view all the answers