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Masque is a spectacular and essentially
aristocratic entertainment with a fantastic
or mythological theme in which music, dance,
and extravagant costumes and scenic design
figured larger than plot. Originating in
Italy, where members of the court actively
participated in the performances, the masque
reached its height of popularity at the
English court between 1600 and 1640, with the
collaboration of Ben Jonson as writer and
Inigo Jones as stage designer.
Subject by: Andrew Longhorn