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2023 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Masks and Human Connections: An Introduction

Authors : Luísa Magalhães, Cândido Oliveira Martins

Published in: Masks and Human Connections

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This is a book about the human face and the timeless use of masks (persona) as symbolic and rich artefacts and as an acknowledged symbol in various cultures from the West to the East. The use of masks can be traced back to Greek comedy, alongside ideas of appearance, falsehood, masquerading, and transformation, whenever a different identity is assumed, either human or divine. Aristotle (335 BC–323 BC) was aware of the fact that the mask was an artificial satirical attire, either in comedy or tragedy, against the so-called inferior and ridiculous people, albeit adversaries, heroes or opponents. In the mediaeval and early modern periods, Greek influences expose a shapeless but laughable mask.

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Metadata
Title
Masks and Human Connections: An Introduction
Authors
Luísa Magalhães
Cândido Oliveira Martins
Copyright Year
2023
Book
Masks and Human Connections

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-16672-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-16673-0

Copyright Year: 2023

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16673-0_1