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Venetian Masks
Magic from the Commedia dell'Arte to today.
If you visit Italy this summer be sure to visit Venice. Now if you go during the summer you will not be able to participate in the carnival, but every street and every corner of this wonderful city has a boutique that sells masks. It is almost impossible to leave the city without a mask.
The venetian mask is an integral part of the typical costume for the carnival. This costume consist of a black cloak called "the tabarro", adorned with a black Tricorn and a white mask called the Bauta. While they were part of the carnival, prior to 1797 they were worn most of the year and gave permission to the nobless to hide their transgressions. Both men and women participated in excesses while masked.
The Bauta
The Bauta is the most famous mask.Some other famous masks come from the Commedia dell' Arte "The Plague Doctor", characterized by a long beak, Harlequin easily recognized for his coloful costume, Colombine the beautiful, Pantalone the merchant fool who has found his way into English culture. The Mattaccino was a clown of the carnival.
Today's masks are still inspired from the comedia del arte, but the carnival is a popular celebration and the public is different. Regardless, the beauty and the enchanting magical character of Venetian masks will never stop to fascinate us.
Perhaps you will consider one of these wonders for your nextcostume party
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Venetian Masks in the News
- Giacomo Puccini: TurandotConcertonet18 hours ago
It was love at first sight for Calàf, the prince who falls in love with the beautiful yet imperious and vengeful princess Turandot and vows to win her heart.
- 800 Unpublished Drawings from the Venetian 19th-Century to Go on ViewArt Daily7 days ago
Francois Vervloet (1795-1872), "Barche a Venezia". Matita e biacca su carta. Venezia, Museo Correr. VENICE.- As part of the programme of developing the vast patrimony of its collections, the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia is presenting a vast exhibition of nineteenth century drawings at the Correr, most of which are on display for the very first time.
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Loved the last mask :-)
Awesome hub Mirriele!
Those masks are fantastic!
awsome looking masks, My wife has a pretty big collection of them. They make great converstaion pieces when we have guests over
I deeply regret not being able to afford a venetian mask when I was in Venice - one day I am going back to buy one!
Lissie you are right Venice is worth the trip, even if you need to use I have to buy a mask as an excuse to visit. I wish I could go back to.
Beautiful masks - I love Italy, Venice is good but Milan is better and Liguria is awesome!
Unfortunately I missed Venice when I was in Europe - guess I'll have to make a special trip! These masks are just absolutely beautiful!
Wow Those are gorgeous dang. I've always wanted my honeymoon in Venice, sadly my parents went on our honeymoon and we didn't get to go. This just reminds me that I still have a plan!
Great hub - I love mask and venetian masks especially.
Hey Mireille,
I love the pics!! I have to ask where you obtained that picture of the Bauta mask (the one with the gold decoration on the top side and golden lips)? I love the look of that mask, and is possible I'd like to get one like it.
Thanks!
bennygill says:
6 months ago
I was just about to buy one of these for a fancy dess party. Thanks!