What are masks for?: For pleasure

Cook, S. (2015) What are masks for?: For pleasure. Invited Keynote presented to: Mask Symposium: What Are Masks For?, Nottingham Trent University, 15-16 October 2015. (Unpublished)

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Mask Symposium Keynote by Sally Cook.docx - Accepted Version
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Abstract:

The keynote presentation addressed the way viewing theatrical masks affects the autonomic nervous system of audience members. It looked at design features such as exaggeration, isolation, colour and character and illustrated that all stimulate the release of dopamine giving a feeling of pleasure in the viewer.

Subjects:

P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater > PN2041 Performance studies
P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater > PN2085 The stage and accessories

Creators:

Cook, S.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Journalism, Media & Performance

Date:

15 October 2015

Date Type:

Publication

Event Title:

Mask Symposium: What Are Masks For?

Event Dates:

15-16 October 2015

Event Location:

Nottingham Trent University

Event Type:

Conference

Language:

English

Status:

Unpublished