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'In what sense, were the costumes and masks appropriate to be used in Greek theatre?'
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SAQLAIN SHABBIR 10F ESSAY 'In what sense, were the costumes and masks appropriate to be used in Greek theatre?' This question is really addressing the uses and advantages of Greek costumes and masks that were utilised by both playwrights and the general actors in the play. Firstly, I shall comment on the uses of the costumes and masks in Greek tragedies. The Greek costume would consist of the following: - Chiton - calf length cloak - Himation - ankle length robe - Cothurni - calf length boots The actual costume itself was elaborately and painstakingly decorated with patterns mimicking that of the icon of Dionysus, the processional figure before the festival. Heavy fabric was used with a variety of rich colours patterned with extravagant designs. The masks used for tragedy were more life like than any other masks used in comedy and satyr plays were often very large had few features were exaggerated....
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