Phenomenon duality of play: play as development or loss of individuality

The analysis of various psychological approaches to understanding the play: play as a cultural form, play as a psychological reality, play is in the arts. It is considered a duality play - its importance in the development of individuality, play as an opportunity to disclose or loss of individuality, concealing the truth, due to the phenomenon of masks and carnival. Analyzes the context of understanding the play as an important aspect of determining the understanding the duality of play.