ELIZABETHAN MASKS

MASQUES

• During the Elizabethan Era, kings and queens were often amused by actors in masks, referred to as mummers.
• These people often acted as mythological creatures.

ORIGINS

• The history of the Elizabethan masque dated back to the ancient custom and ritual of 'Mumming' which were performed by 'Mummers'.
• Mumming is still practiced today, commonly known as "Mummer's Parades."

QUEEN ELIZABETH I

MUMMERS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask
• http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-masques.htm