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What about prosthetic masks, like in Mrs Doubtfire? Why is there nothing here about them? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.97.217.134 (talk) 16:58, 30 December 2009 (UTC) hep gay
I removed the older picture i hope the author didn't mind since i think (IMHO) this picture emphasis much better the article --Chmouel 02:48, 26 Mar 2004 (UTC) Yes i think so aswell. This should be merged with masks. From Josh Hill
I am going to add a picture to the mask article, as suggested by two other people already.
What if this is used in an article about masks or ski masks? WhisperToMe 06:31, 28 July 2005 (UTC) It is a user photo, taken from the user's website. We can easily use this photo for the ski mask article. Keep. Zscout370 (Sound Off) 06:36, 28 July 2005 (UTC)
There has been some discussion (and confusion), for example, about what type of mask to use to protect against the avian flu virus. What works and what doesn't? 69.6.162.160 14:38, 10 May 2006 (UTC)Brian Pearson
I'm going to begin looking into state legislations and create a new section specifically for State Legislation. When I get enough info regarding the mask laws in other states I'll create a new section for it. The section will include the State, laws, and conditions for the prosecution. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cadwal (talk • contribs)
Ceremonial and Ritual Uses
I wouldn't be qualified to write them, but I'm surprised by the absence of information on ceremonial or ritual masks (like the one in the image) and theatrical masks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.229.134.171 (talk • contribs)
Should this section be added, or would the list be way to long. Two examples off the top of my head are "Phantom of the Opera" and "Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" with links to the corresponding references? Megadecimal, 9 March 2007
I've began to improve the layout, referencing and content of this page, and would be grateful for comments. There's still much to be done including adding sections on other regional Ritual Masks. Bob 19:12, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
This article is getting tremendously better than it has ever been in the past, however, without page numbers and more specific references (the title and author has been included, but also included should be the publisher, year, and ISBN) this article is not going to get very far on a quality scale. If whomever added these references could get a little more specific I think there is a good chance that this article could be elevated to A or B, perhaps even GA status... - HammerHeadHuman (talk)(work) 16:15, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
Re:edit by 70.49.45.150(→North American masks). Note the spelling 'artefact' isn't wrong, but the correct Eng. spelling. 'Artifact' is the US spelling. As a matter of interest what is the wiki protocol on regional variations? No big deal, just interested. Bob 07:29, 30 April 2007 (UTC)
The article currently begins with "A mask is a sculptured object that is worn by a performer." This qualifications seems to be too narrow, since there are other uses for a mask, which are mentioned in the article, such as (medical) protection. So, a mask isn't always worn by a performer, and it isn't always sculpted; it can also be made of rubber or cloth, depending on the use and the design. RagingR2 13:41, 3 May 2007 (UTC)
Why is this article being raided of useful content? Huge amounts of information have been removed. See this diff. In their place, we have no summary style; the content is just gone. I recommend a revert, but I wanted to discuss it here first. — Dulcem (talk) 13:17, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Anthony, I will be re-editing the Mask entry as you haven't replied to my or Dulcems comments on your decision to make Mask a disambiguation page. I'll take on the disambiguation issue rather than simply revert. Please do not revert other editors until you have participated in the discussion on the talk page. Cheers Bob (talk) 08:42, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
SchuminWeb - I'm not at all convinced by 'article' as an alternative to 'arti/artefact'. The root of article appears (Collins Concise Dictionary) to be articulus, a small joint; whereas arti/artefact clearly derives from arte factum , skilfully made, which I would have though was precisely the meaning intended. Your change therefore weakens both the description and the definition. Bob (talk) 09:59, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
As a theatre practioner who works extensively with masks, I'm going to have to dispute some of the information stated here.
Whilst what is said is, as far as I can see, not wrong; it seems fairly US-Centric. In Europe, the use of masks in the 20th Century developed very much out of the work of a variety of Post-Naturalistic practitioners, especially Jacques Copeau and his succesors, especially Jacques Lecoq's work with Theatre Piccolo and at his school. This is highly linked up to the influences of Commedia Dell'Arte and Noh.
Whilst I'm not denying the work of Craig at all, I think it's important to contextualise that work within a wider movement of practitioners who were using masks in their Post-Naturalistic theatre. To cite Schumann too seems odd. Whilst maybe in the US his work with masks was significant, as a European he's not really on the map in terms of mask-work (Puppets definately, masks no). When Bread and Puppet started, there was already a rich use of masks being developed in European theatre. On top of this, Schumann, to my knowledge, didn't contribute to the theory on mask-work i.e. how masks might be used? What makes a good performing mask? etc. He simply used them as one element among many. Again, this isn't at all to discredit his working with them, just that I would argue that he was one of many practitioners who happened to use them, rather than I practitioner that influenced significantly how they were used by others. Again, in the US his contribution might have been more vital, but I don't live that side of the pond. Sebbi (talk) 16:27, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Some information on Venetian masks should be incorporated into this article, as it is an old and well-known tradition connected to the Carnival of Venice. I have a hard time fitting this into the current body of text though. --Steerpike (talk) 00:16, 22 June 2009 (UTC)
Besides older masks as those of the romans and samurai, I was under the impression that more recent (renaissance, Art Nouveau) style masks also existed. They are being popularised today in games and movies (eg Kingdom of Heaven, Chronicles of Riddick), comic books as Le scorpion (6:Trésor du Temple). I figure the original renaissance, and Art Nouveau masks should be mentioned.
Also, I was thinking about whether [Riotsquad_helmet|protective helmets]] exist on which a fake "face" is projected unto the visor. This would thus show a disguise face to other people, functioning as a mask. As eg sunglasses already are capable of shielding the eyes by showing a yellow/redish glare to other people, I'm guessing this shouldnt be hard to do. Perhaps include some info in article.
Do you think it would be a good idea to add informational regarding say; Kiss or Slipknot. They are two of the most popular bands in modern rock and their use of face-paint and masks have a lot to do with them as performers. REZTER TALK ø 01:55, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
Perhaps the mask in Swimming Pool (film) can be mentioned, a picture of it would also be useful —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.243.180.245 (talk) 10:34, 20 February 2010 (UTC)
Can we add a picture of the Arab knight mask? http://amonamon2.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/masque-furusiyya.jpg Mewoone (talk) 18:04, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
Just long enough for the constant barrage of vandalism to end as vandals realize it's game-over here. SchuminWeb (Talk) 19:43, 4 November 2010 (UTC)
Loaded up the follwing image File:TheGreeksHaveAWordForIt.jpg and wondered if Wikipedia could tell me about the masks which I recall seeing in many theatrical settings, but find no mention. Should they be featured ? (found this source http://www.angelfire.com/art/masks/maskhistory.html) thanks GrahamHardy (talk) 15:32, 6 June 2011 (UTC)
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Since much of the section on masks in the Middle East focuses on Iran, and presents content derived from Willem Floor's book on Persian theatre, the full source of that information should appear (with the bracketed "ref" markup language removed for sake of appearance):
Change text from: The History of Theater in Iran/Willem Floor: MAGE 2005/ISBN 0-934211-29-9 Change text to: Willem M. Floor, 2005, The History of Theater in Iran (Washington, D.C.:Mage Publishers), ISBN 0-934211-29-9, see , accessed 13 October 2014.</ref>[page needed]
A tag is also added, since the page number was not provided by the original editor, and must still be researched. Note, some of the content of the paragraph appears to have been lifted verbatim from the publisher's (e.g. book jacket) information, so there is a potential plagiarism issue here as well. 71.239.87.100 (talk) 15:50, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
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It is very sad to mention that there is no space for Sri Lankan masks which have good historical value . Please let us to add more information about Sri Lankan Masks. Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by T.W .R. Hasantha (talk • contribs) 13:37, 14 April 2018 (UTC)
'Sri Lankan Masks'
Since time immemorial, in Sri Lanka, masks have been formed for the purpose of dancing .Masks are mostly turned out from the timber of a tree locally Known as ‘Kaduru’ (stychnos nux vomica). This tree grows in marshy lands bordering paddy fields. This wood is light, soft, and easy to carve.
Sri Lankan Mask dance can basically categorized into two , such as ‘Kolam’ and ‘Ritual ‘ .
Ritual Performance -
What is meant by ritual performance is chasing away the evil spirits or affects from ones’ self. It is an effective cure for some people who believe that certain illnesses are caused by evil spirits. So, to chase away evil sprite or affect Sanni, Yakku and Pali dances are performed. In ritual performance, most of dancers wear masks. In past, Ritual system had spread throughout the country.
Kolam Basically, Kolam provides the audience with entertainments and aesthetic interest. In the older day Kolam was confined to certain areas of the Island,
Ambalangoda is the most famed city in Sri Lanka for traditional Mask and Mask dancing. The pioneers of this traditional art is Tukka Wadu lineage . The set of masks more than 250 years old, belongs to Tukka Wadu generation still being displayed at National Museum - Colombo , Sri Lanka. Further lots of masks belongs to them have been dispatched to various museums in the wold and that was happened around in 1900 through agency called Umlauff . To appreciate their immense contribution to the field and to keep this priceless art alive for future generation a Conservation Center was formed under the sponsorship of Southern Provincial Council- Sri Lanka.
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Su Maimulu (talk) 08:13, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
In Sardinia existed the tradition of Mamuthones e Issohadores of Mamoiada; Boes e Merdules of Ottana; Thurpos of Orotelli; S'Urtzu, Su 'Omadore and Sos Mamutzones of Samugheo; Su Maimulu of Gairo. Masks used during Sardinian Carnival date back to the pre-Christian and pre-Roman period. The raisins of these Carnivals are linked to pagan rites and to rural communities. During the representations people wear animal skins and heads, with big horns and give life to an ancestral fight between the good and the bad, between men and wild nature.
A bad character (s'urtzu, is boes ecc...), usually wearing sheepskins and an horrific mask, advances through the village attacking and scares everybody with an aggressive mood. He represents wild nature and winter in particular. He is the representation of how winter used to attack rural communities. This character is put on chains by other characters, the good ones (maimulus, mamuthones, merdules, buttudos etc...). These characters represents good spiricts protecting the community. They also wear animal skins and animal heads (cows, sheeps, goats or other horned animals) and lot of bells in their back. During the representation they advance with a regular rhythm (given by the bells on their backs) and beat the bad character, forcing him to follow their rhythm. The meaning of this representation was a hope of the whole community: wild nature dancing at the rhythm they wanted (with regular rains etc...).
This representation ends with good characters hardly beating and killing the bad character (because of his refusal to follow the rhythm). It is the end of winter and the beginning of celebrations involving the whole community. However, while these big celebrations are having place, the bad character raise again and begins attacking everybody, once more. This was to remind the community that they do not have to celebrate too much: their win is only a temporary win and next year a new fight will be required to survive. This is the main meaning, but every village (above all in the middle of the island) has a different tradition and characters have different features, giving the island an execptional richness of masks and traditions.
The Carnival period usually begins on the 17th of January (enormous falos in the main squares of the villages) The most famous Carnivals have place in Mamoiada (Mamuthones), Ottana (Boes e Merdules), Samugheo (Mamutzones) and Orotelli (Thurpos). But very particular and traditional are Carnivals having place in Gairo, Sardinia (Su Maimulu), Seui (Sa Mamulada) and Escalaplano (Boes fui janna morti).
Есть "воздушно-капельные" звуки. "с"(s), "ф"(ph) или (f), "з"(th) или (z), "т"(t), "ш"(sh), и другие.
"Маска" останавливает "капли". Они очень маленькие. Но увидеть можно. Так работают "датчики дыма" "пожарной сигнализации". "В тёмном поле".
Расстояния 1,5м может быть достаточно штоб остановить капли. Но лучше если быть "в маске".
176.59.206.172 (talk) 11:03, 2 April 2020 (UTC)
In modern Arabic/Hebrew it means Buffon, but the original Semitic verb is Sakhar سخر (Servant), ridiculous (mashkara) and monster (maskh) are downstream derivative etymologies.
Secular Example: The owner instructed his mamelukes to sack the rebellious peasants.
Its still used in its original Semitic meaning.
Quran example:
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I would like to edit the mask section. I see it has typos and needs more information on it Eggthekegg (talk) 14:06, 19 February 2021 (UTC)
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Macey burr07 (talk) 01:02, 1 March 2021 (UTC)
If possible, I request users who have the access to edit this page to add some information about the N95 masks which has been in wide use during COVID-19 pandemic. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JumboWriter (talk • contribs) 12:37, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
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49.36.118.251 (talk) 12:41, 4 October 2021 (UTC) there are incorrect references
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Please remove this image caption:
Life mask of Ludwig van Beethoven, c. 1812 CE. The Wellcome Collection, London
and add
Life mask of [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], c. 1812. The Wellcome Collection, London
The other people mentioned in the gallery captions are linked, and obviously Ludwig van Beethoven didn't live in 1812 BCE. 64.203.186.111 (talk) 17:52, 22 October 2021 (UTC)
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There is a troll entry under "functional masks" which calls cloth masks "anime masks". Marcus Truman, local clown (talk) 21:07, 31 March 2022 (UTC)
Answer 43.225.2.64 (talk) 15:07, 13 September 2022 (UTC)
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change "rights" to "rites" 2A00:23C8:6301:DD01:96:2423:3152:552B (talk) 13:46, 22 March 2023 (UTC)
hi I don't I don't edit Wikipedia often so I wanted to post here before changing anything drastically but it looks like there's a contradiction in the "masks in theater" section of this article.
It starts off by saying "Masks play a key part within world theatre traditions, particularly non-western theatre forms." But then just a few paragraphs later it says "Masks and puppets were often incorporated into the theatre work of European avant-garde artists from the turn of the nineteenth century." And the paragraph after that talks about other common uses of masks in European theater (imo implying it's not unusual in European theater) + in the "history in performance" section it talks about the use of masks both in Roman and Greek performances, even mentioning how it affected the words used to describe performance. (persona meaning "a mask")
So at one point it was part of European theater tradition, I'd understand if this is no longer the case that mentioning it would be important but currently it's confusing.
I think re-wording something here to clarify would be best. Whosiewhatsie (talk) 05:17, 30 July 2024 (UTC)
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