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Vestuario y Máscaras de Teatro Griego: An Exhibition of Ancient Greek Theatre Costumes and Masks

Engage with tactile replicas of dramatic attire and props from classical tragedy and comedy performances.

The 'Vestuario y Máscaras de Teatro Griego' exhibition presented a unique opportunity to explore the visual elements of classical drama. It featured tactile replicas of costumes and masks from both Greek tragedy and comedy, including pieces for characters by Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. The display also showcased related props and musical instruments, offering a comprehensive look at ancient theatrical presentation.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'Vestuario y Máscaras de Teatro Griego' presented costumes and masks from Greek tragedy and comedy, allowing visitors to see and touch replicas. It featured costumes for characters from plays by Sophocles and Euripides, as well as Aristophanes, accompanied by related props and musical instruments.

Curatorial context

The temporary exhibition 'Vestuario y Máscaras de Teatro Griego' (Greek Theatre Costume and Masks), held from November 21 to December 21, 2018, at the Museo Tiflológico's 'Espacio Activo', offered a tactile experience of historical Greek theatre. Composed of pieces from the Museum Scaenicum Graecolatinum of Sagunto, the exhibition was divided into two sections: Tragedy and Comedy. The Tragedy section displayed costumes for characters such as Creonte from Sophocles' 'Antigone', and Euripides' 'Helena' and 'Iphigenia', featuring items like a war helmet, sword, greaves, and shield, alongside accessories like a scepter and jewelry. The Comedy section featured costumes for Aristophanes' characters Lysistrata and Praxagora, and Pluto, the god of wealth, with accompanying objects that largely consisted of musical instruments associated with chorus dances. This exhibition provided visitors with the opportunity to engage closely with representations of classical dramatic attire and props, highlighting the distinct elements of both tragic and comedic performances in ancient Greece.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition was a past temporary exhibition and details regarding ticketing are not provided on the page. Information about admission policies for current exhibitions would typically be found on the museum's main website.

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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 21, 2018 – Dec 21, 2018
Artist line / attribution
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