Tragedy and Comedy Masks - Symbol of Dramatic Arts #1852841 (License: Personal Use)

These white plaster masks, one depicting sorrow with a downturned mouth and the other joy with an open grin, originate from ancient Greek theater traditions. Black ribbons flow behind them, adding motion and contrast, symbolizing the duality of human emotion central to drama. Historically used by actors to project expressions to large audiences, they remain enduring icons of theatrical performance.

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