Author Question: The face makeup of Chinese opera A. was overtaken by mask use in the nineteenth century. B. is ... (Read 64 times)

ap345 · **on:** Aug 27, 2018

The face makeup of Chinese opera

A. was overtaken by mask use in the nineteenth century.
B. is likely developed from religious rites.
C. is only worn by supernatural characters.
D. is simple so as not to distract the audience.

Question 2

Discuss three possible origins of theatre.

What will be an ideal response?

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Because music, dance, costumes, props, and masks are commonly used in both rituals and theatrical performances, theorists have speculated that many forms of theatre evolved from rituals. Some scholars believe that the roots of theatre lie in storytelling, in which a narrator embellishes a tale, taking on the voices, facial expressions, and mannerisms of different characters. Others suggest the origin lies in dance, where physical movement and mimed action gave expression to ideas before developed language.