venetian masks created and presented by ms. steinmetz venice, italy

Venetian MasksCreated and Presented by Ms. Steinmetz

Venice, Italy

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What functional purposes do masks

serve? • Protective

• Ceremonial/ Celebration/ Educational

• DisguiseQuickTime™ and a

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Can anyone guess what the initial purpose/function of the Venetian Mask was?

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The Colorful History of Venetian Masks

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The Origin of the Venetian Carnival/

Mardi Gras• Italian:carnevale• What holiday in North America do you think

formed out of the Venetian Mask traditions in Europe?

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Characteristics of Venetian Masks

• Made from papier-mâché, or Paris Craft.

• Painted designs in gold, silver, royal purple, sunny yellow, and other bright colors. A Harlequin pattern, checkered diamonds, is very popular.

• Further decorations include sequins, silk ribbons, exotic bird feathers, faux fur, rhinestones, leather, gold charms, glitter, and any other trinkets.

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Different Varieties

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Jolly Mask

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Volto Mask

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Bauta Mask

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Colombina (Half) Mask

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Plague Doctor’s Mask

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Design/Color Scheme Suggestions

• Limited Color Palette ( 2-3 colors)• Metallic and Solids used for contrast• Patterns (Harlequin) • Themes (Ex. Music, floral)