Performing arts emoji meaning

The performing arts emoji shows two theater masks placed side by side. One mask is smiling, while the other is frowning, symbolizing the happy and sad emotions often explored in drama and theater. These masks are a traditional symbol of the dramatic arts, representing comedy and tragedy, which are two key forms of theater that date back to ancient Greece. This emoji often stands for theater, acting, or the performing arts in general. People use it to talk about plays, performances, or even creative expression through storytelling. The masks also capture the idea of human emotions and roles, both on stage and in life.

The performing arts emoji is also known as Masks Emoji.

The performing arts emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026