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Carnevale. History of Carnevale . The word ‘Carnevale’ comes from the Latin ‘ Carnem levare ’ which means to take away or remove meat. The period of Carnevale is associated with the ‘pre- lenten ’ festivals before ‘ Pasqua ’ (Easter).
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History of Carnevale • The word ‘Carnevale’ comes from the Latin ‘Carnemlevare’ which means to take away or remove meat. • The period of Carnevale is associated with the ‘pre-lenten’ festivals before ‘Pasqua’ (Easter). • This festival is practiced on and around ‘Martedi Grasso’ (Shrove / Fat Tuesday)
Commedia Dell’arte • Translates to ‘Comedy of Professional artists’ • Form of theatre which began in the 16th century which focused their performances on: Jealousy, love and old age. • Arlecchino, Colombina, Il Dottore, Il Capitano, Pantaloneand Pulcinella are only some of the Commedia Dell’arte characters, and their roles are still used in dramatic performances today.
The masks • The main purpose for wearing a ‘Venetian mask’ was to protect the identity of the wearer. When wearing the mask, people could choose to be whom ever they liked and participate in any activity. • Venice has long had a reputation for enjoying a high standard of living. This did not necessarily mean that all Venetians were wealthy. • Wearing a mask allowed all people to feel equal regardless of their pay rate.
Carnevale Celebrations • Celebrations in Italy consist of: Parades, Masquerade Balls, Entertainment, Music and Parties. • Carnevale is celebrated all over Italy but is most famous and recognised in Venice. • People often dress up in costumes and/or wear a mask, so that for one day, they can be who ever they want to be.
Vocabolario • Carnevale • Maschera • Commedia • Costume • Sfilate • Pulcinella • Pantalone • Scherzo • Carne • Il Dottore • Ballo • Festa • Martedigrasso • Arlecchino • Colombina