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Worn in ancient Greek drama to represent different characters, these masks amplified the actor's voice and conveyed emotion through exaggerated features.

Used in Japanese Noh theatre to represent various roles like women, deities, and demons. The actor's skill lies in suggesting different emotions with subtle head movements.

Integral to Balinese performances, these masks embody the characters of their mythology. Performers use dance and complete embodiment of characters in their storytelling.

Used in Japanese puppet theater, each mask is meticulously crafted to match the puppet character. The operators must use precise and expressive movements to bring them to life.

From Indian classical dance-drama, these colorful masks represent different characters, including gods, kings, and demons. The use of elaborate costumes, makeup, and masks is integral to the performance.

Inspired by Vsevolod Meyerhold's acting technique, they're used to explore the actor's physicality and the relationship between the body and mechanical motion.

Central to various African ceremonies, these masks are symbolic and used in ritual dances. They embody ancestral spirits, animals, or moral values.

Used to train actors in physical theater by removing facial expression, forcing them to express emotions and intentions solely through the body.

Vibrant masks used in Brazilian Carnival, characterized by elaborate designs and often feathers. Performers wear them during the energetic samba parades.

A subset of Commedia dell'Arte, Zanni masks represent comic servant characters. Performers exaggerate physical comedy and acrobatic movements.

Distinctive to Indonesian dance dramas, these masks portray characters from their history and folklore. Dancers expressively narrate stories with minimal vocal use.

An Italian theatrical form that uses stock characters with masks, known for improvised dialogue and physical comedy. Performers use physicality and character tropes to engage audiences.

Originating from the Carnival of Basel, these simple and almost abstract forms challenge actors to convey character through broad strokes of movement.

Associated with the avant-garde Butoh dance form, these masks may be minimal or absent but when used, they contribute to the transformative and often unsettling nature of Butoh performances.