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Terracotta mask “the Greek Tragedy” H 18cm

€51,87

Height 18cm, width 14cm. Weight 700gr. Available on request in lava gray variant. Handmade in Italy from Impruneta terracotta. Modeling in high relief. Slight variations can be determined by the artistic workmanship and the use of natural material. Wall decoration equipped with holes for hanging. Suitable for outdoor and indoor environments, resistant to any temperature and weather conditions, the shape... Leggi tutto
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Terracotta mask “the Greek Tragedy.” Handmade in Italy from Impruneta terracotta.

La Terracotta dall’antichità all’eccellenza

SUBJECT

Greek masks, typical of both the dramas and comedies of ancient theater, have various functions and represent different characters or states of mind each time.
The two typical faces depicted on Greek masks, the sad face of tragedy and the cheerful face of comedy, represent the two distinct characters of Dionysus: full of joy and conviviality, but also prone to great sadness.
The Greeks had the insight to dramatize life situations and stage them. In Greek tragedy there is a dynamic relationship realized by two actively involved parties: the audience, which learns from the scene, and the chorus, which accompanies, prompts, and questions the actors.
The Greeks regarded tragedy as a cathartic rite, a liberation from evil, and the use of the mask can be seen as the privileged expression in which the articulated plot of the narrative unfolds. In ancient theater, conflict was an expression of pain.
The masks evoke pagan atmospheres in which objects took on a spiritual value, almost as if they were keepers of mystical secrets.

THE MATERIAL.

La Terracotta consists of a clay mixture that is fired at a temperature of 980-990° C. The typical reddish color is due to the conspicuous presence of iron substances. Resistant to frost, heat, thermal changes and brackish, over time it becomes almost a unique element with the surrounding natural environment. In fact, it is not uncommon for lichens and moss to settle on the surface, creating different textures and designs, which will make each object a unique, exclusive and personal piece.

These characteristics make terracotta ideal for outdoor decoration and furnishing. Its unmistakable touch, traditionally associated with a rustic and retro taste, is once again becoming the protagonist in innovative and designer projects. Prestigious names in contemporary architecture and art are rediscovering the value, even symbolic, of an ancient material that brings together water and earth, sustainability and the desire for innovation. Thanks to the rediscovery of all natural materials, which respect the environment and enhance it, modern design revisits traditional elements and gives new life to terracotta, in the architectural, landscape and artistic fields.

 

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 14 × 18 cm

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Terracotta mask “the Greek Tragedy” H 18cm