The two genres represented by the common Greek masks are tragedy and comedy. One mask shows sorrow for tragedy and the other displays happiness for comedy, highlighting the emotional range explored in ancient Greek theatrical performances. Class 6 Arts Grade 6 ...
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Masks helped the audience relate more to the character rather than the actor. They allowed the audience to focus on the story and emotions being portrayed, making characters more universal and performances more powerful in ancient Greek theatre. Class 6 Arts ...
Tragedy helped Greek people by providing an emotional outlet. Watching tragic plays allowed them to release hidden emotions like sorrow and fear through catharsis, making them feel lighter, more balanced and emotionally healed after experiencing intense dramatic stories. Class 6 Visual ...
Catharsis is the emotional release that occurs when suppressed emotions and pain are expressed. In Greek theatre, tragedy helped audiences experience catharsis, allowing them to process intense feelings and achieve emotional relief and healing through dramatic storytelling. Class 6 Visual Arts ...
No, Greeks did not enjoy being sad all the time. Instead, tragedy helped them release their suppressed emotions and pain, a process called catharsis, providing emotional relief and healing rather than promoting constant sadness. Class 6 Visual Arts Textbook chapter 16 ...