Which statements about Mycenaean, Teotihuacán, and Japanese face masks are true?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

Some were placed in tombs or worn during theater performances.

Some were placed in tombs or worn during theater performances.

They could be made with beaten gold, carved wood, or tesserae in the mosaic technique.

They could be made with beaten gold, carved wood, or tesserae in the mosaic technique.

They are lifelike and resemble specific people.

They are lifelike and resemble specific people.

They were decorative rather than functional works of art.

They were decorative rather than functional works of art.

Answer 1

The following statements are true about Mycenaean, Teotihuacán, and Japanese face masks:

1. Some were placed in tombs or worn during theater performances. - This is true, as masks have been used in various cultures for both burial practices and theatrical performances.

2. They could be made with beaten gold, carved wood, or tesserae in the mosaic technique. - This is also true because masks throughout history have been made from a variety of materials, including metals, wood, and mosaic techniques.

3. They are lifelike and resemble specific people. - This statement can be true for some examples, especially in certain cultures that aimed for realism in their masking practices.

4. They were decorative rather than functional works of art. - This statement is generally true, as many masks served primarily as decorative artwork rather than for practical everyday use.

In summary, all the provided statements in your question can be considered true.