What are the Venetian masks?
venet masks have a long history of carrier identity protection during promiscuous or decadent activities. These distinctive masks have been made for centuries in Venice and were made of paper-mâché and wildly decorated with fur, fabric, gems or ribbons. Eventually, the Venetian masks appeared as a emblem of Carnevale, a procession and a street fair celebrating hedonism. Wearing Venetian masks has also spread to masquerade balls, Halloween, Mardi Gras and other events.
hedonist origin
These masks appeared during the climate of cultural and religious repression during the medieval era in Italy. People wore colorful masks to free themselves from the judges of the neighbors, most of whom knew each other in such a small city. The Gentry class and peasants were looking for anonymity for promiscuity, gambling and other indiscretions. Even the members of the clergy reportedly dressed to go dance.
CARNEVALE
po1100s, masquerade went through a period when the Catholic Church was banned, especiallyduring the Holy Days. The Church's policy led to a possible acceptance when it announced the months between Christmas and Tuesdays FREE for decadence contributing to the Venetian mask. This period has evolved in Carnevala, which is a pre -borrowed celebration, "remove meat". Although Carnevale lost popularity when Venetian cultural production was saved during enlightenment, it was officially reopened in 1979.
Production and decorating
Modern celebration CARNEVALE revived the art and craft of production of Venetian masks. The traditional method includes carving the form from clay as a base for mask. Most masks are made of paper-mâché, sticky paste made of paper strips and adhesive. This gypsum material is layered via the base, then it can dry before removal. Create a basic mask.
The craftsman then paints designs in gold, silver and light colors like Royal Purple or Sunny YelLow. Common decorations include sequins, silk ribbons, exotic bird feathers and artificial hair. Stones, gold spells, glitter and eccentric small things are often added to the Venetian masks.
common types
Recognizable types of Venetian masks continued in dazzling observers during Carnevala and at other times of the year. Baut's mask covers the whole face with a stubborn chin, without mouth and lots of gilding. Half mask with gold and silver stripes and jewelry is called Columbino and is held to the face with attached wand. Other popular shapes include large, dependent noses, black and white plaid diamonds called Harlequin pattern and bright red, card lips.