Masks can show emotions through their design—exaggerated features like big smiles or frowns—and by how actors use body language, movements and voice. These techniques help express different feelings even when the face is hidden under a mask.
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Despite covering the face, masks can still effectively convey emotions through artistic design and performance techniques. Masks often have exaggerated facial features like wide eyes, big smiles or deep frowns to symbolize emotions. Actors complement this with expressive body movements, dynamic gestures and voice modulation to enhance the emotional portrayal. This combination of visual design and physical acting ensures that audiences can understand the character’s feelings even without seeing the actor’s real facial expressions.