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Theatrical Masks in Noh Drama and Their Symbolic Gestures

Quick fact

A Noh mask carved with a neutral expression can appear happy or sad just by a slight angle change of the actor's head.

Why this is interesting

Imagine an actor wearing a mask that never changes, yet audiences see joy, sorrow, and rage all in one performance. How can a fixed face express so much?