Comedy and Tragedy Masks - Symbol of Drama and Performing Arts #3499714 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration features the traditional theatrical masks of comedy (right, smiling) and tragedy (left, sorrowful), each adorned with flowing ribbons that intertwine them, symbolizing the inseparable nature of joy and sorrow in storytelling. The clean, minimalist style emphasizes their symbolic role in classical and modern performance arts. These masks originate from ancient Greek theater and remain universal emblems of dramatic expression.

Used on educational, cultural, or theater-related websites to illustrate articles about drama, acting, theater history, or emotional expression in performance; matches user intent for visual symbolism, academic reference, or design inspiration.