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Masks were a feature of interwar culture in various contexts. African and Oceanic masks were admired and were powerfully influential on modern art. Masks were extensively used in theatre and ballet, and their popularity was such that they were also used for home decoration. The use of cosmetics became part of mainstream culture; this may relate to the increasing tendency for young women to work outside the home.
Title: Masks
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Masks were a feature of interwar culture in various contexts.
African and Oceanic masks were admired and were powerfully influential on modern art.
Masks were extensively used in theatre and ballet, and their popularity was such that they were also used for home decoration.
The use of cosmetics became part of mainstream culture; this may relate to the increasing tendency for young women to work outside the home.
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