Comedy and Tragedy Masks - Symbol of Theater & Dramatic Arts #1484373 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts the traditional theatrical masks of comedy (right, smiling broadly) and tragedy (left, sorrowful with open mouth), rooted in ancient Greek drama. The expressive faces, detailed shading, and flowing ribbons evoke the duality of human experience central to storytelling. These symbols remain widely used in modern theater, education, and visual arts to signify dramatic contrast and emotional depth.

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