![]() One scholar argues that covering the face in public was a uniquely Venetian response to one of the most rigid class hierarchies in European history. History of the masks There is little evidence explaining the motive for the earliest mask wearing in Venice. This competition accelerates the decline of this historical craftsmanship peculiar to the city of Venice. However, this makes them rather expensive when compared to the widespread, low-quality masks produced mainly by American factories. Nowadays, most Italian masks are made with the application of and and are hand-painted using natural feathers and gems to decorate. ![]() ![]() The original masks were rather simple in design, decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function. Venetian masks can be made of leather, porcelain or using the original glass technique. Maskmakers ( mascherari) enjoyed a special position in society, with their own laws and their own. As masks were also allowed on and from October 5 to, people could spend a large portion of the year in disguise. Traditionally people were allowed to wear them between the festival of Santo Stefano (, December 26) and the end of the carnival season at midnight of. Hi guys, I just stumbled on this piece and was wondering if any of you have the PDF, since I heard that it was given out for free a while back.Ī selection of Venetian carnival masks have always been an important feature of the Venetian carnival.
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