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Ancient Greek theatre used masks to allow male actors to portray different characters and genders, with masks made of materials like wood, cloth, or leather and decorated. Costumes also helped audiences identify characters and consisted of the chiton and himation. Various machines were employed on stage like the aeorema to lower gods from the heavens, periaktoi to change backgrounds, and the ekkyklema to reveal bodies.

Author

Enrica Polidoro

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