A theatrical mask
78.
Fragment of a wall painting
Roman
A theatrical mask
Fresco,
date unknown
Photograph Petegorsky/Gipe
MH 1910.5.C.E
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The fact that nearly every Greek and Roman town contained its own open-air theater attests to the widespread popularity of live entertainment, a tradition that probably originated from annual festivals...
Public and private entertainments enjoyed by Greeks and Romans—musical recitals, theatrical performances and athletic games—were so pleasurable that a vast range of images was created to recall the experience...
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