ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The masks make the dancers look otherworldly, but erases class and individuality at the same time, helping to convey the idea that death does not differentiate or pick his victims.

Detailed explanation-2: -While triggering a sense of unease, oppression, and stigma, face masks, on the other hand, became a symbol for governmental trustworthiness and reliability, or at least for individual’s relation towards the government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most ballerinas have to do their own makeup for the stage. That means they know all the tricks to make lips and eyes pop-even from the balcony. “Sometimes using your lip liner to blend a deeper brown or burgundy color into the red will create a better outline from stage to show expression, ” adds Humphries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chhau mask Purulia Chhau Dance is listed on UNESCO’s world heritage list of dances. The main difference between the Purulia Chhau and Mayurbhanj Chhau is in the use of the mask. Purulia Chhau uses masks in dance, but Mayurbhanj Chhau does not have masks thereby adding facial expression with body movements and gestures.

Detailed explanation-5: -Masks serve an important role in rituals or ceremonies with varied purposes like ensuring a good harvest, addressing tribal needs in times of peace or war, or conveying spiritual presences in initiation rituals or burial ceremonies. Some masks represent the spirits of deceased ancestors.