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Carnival Masks of Venice. By Owen Chen, Emily Choi. History of the Carnival Mask. Worn in Venetian Carnival. Takes place in Venice, Italy The Venetian Carnival began in 1162 to celebrate the victory of the Republic over Ulrico . 1268-1st time masquerade masks were used at the carnival.
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Carnival Masks of Venice By Owen Chen, Emily Choi
History of the Carnival Mask • Worn in Venetian Carnival. • Takes place in Venice, Italy • The Venetian Carnival began in 1162 to celebrate the victory of the Republic over Ulrico. • 1268-1st time masquerade masks were used at the carnival.
History of the Venetian Carnival (Mask) • Venetian Carnival was outlawed in the 1930s and revived in the 1980s • Outlawed because the government didn’t want the people to hide their identity by covering their faces with masks • Revived in 1980 by Venetian locals http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2527554/venice_carnival_2009_venice_st_mark_square_carnival_mas/
One of the venetian carnival masks- The Bauta • White mask that covers the whole face& worn with a black cloak & tricorn hat • Worn by ladies & gentlemen • Hid the identity of the person who was wearing it
One of the venetian carnival masks-The Moretta • Black velvet, oval shaped mask that covered all but the outer area of the face • Worn by women visiting convents • Attached to face by a button held in place by the woman’s teeth
One of the venetian carnival masks-The Volto-Larva • Like the bauta • White mask that covers the whole face, worn with cloak & tricorn • Allowed for wearing to breathe easier out of & drink from without having to remove mask, therefore keeping identity
How the masks are made • White cardboard(Open the middle of the pack), a pencil to draw half face mask contour, cut oblique Line. • Namely, get half face mask. • Another laser paper a (Open), middle (colored face.),Pencil painted mask decorative pattern, In order to prevent shear fault, Pre cut portions can be inclined to A line marking. • Carefully cut oblique section, yields the desired patterns. • to obtain the half face mask decorative patterns. • The laser paper patterns, covering the half face mask, carefully opened the back adhesive and Paste. The middle can be interspersed appropriate other color patterns http://v.ku6.com/show/DJRi9SsdPPb5sTl0.html
Videos • http://www.concierge.com/video/europe/venice/venicetravel-tips/1825938971/carnival-masks-venice/1832212015
Bibliography • http://www.venice-masks-shop.com/carnival-venice-2014/ • http://www.onholidayblog.co.uk/its-carnival-time/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_of_Venice • http://www.venetianmasksshop.com/history.htm