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Fašiangy/Masopust
Lyga, Andrej ; SOPROVÁ, Jana (advisor) ; CAPKO, Štefan (referee)
Ceremony of masks in folk tradition – Fašiangy (Mardi Gras) – in Bohemia and Slovakia. Attempt to define the mask phenomenon, its meanings, functions and forms across history and in various branches. Examination of own feelings and the disappearance of ceremonial and seriousness from traditions. Searching for original meanings from cult rituals through ancient festivals, mediaval times, Slavic forms of tradition till these days. Evaluation of own experience, participation in Prague carnival. Examining of the origin and development of the social mask and its influence in connection with the topic being processed. Obtaining excessive rationality leading to the disappearance of ritual and magical traditions. Dramatic art as a help in preserving the ceremonial tradition. Mutual help and inspiration.

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