Venetian Mask 2010
History of the Venetian Mask
The venetian mask has a long history, the venetian mask was used to protect and disguise your identity, during many varieties of activities.
These masks were formed and made from papier-mâché a sticky paste made from paper strips and glue. Venetian masks are painted wildly and decorated with fur, fabric, gems, and/or ribbons. The main colors used for painting venetian masks are gold, silver, royal purple, sunny yellow, and other bright colors.
These masks were formed and made from papier-mâché a sticky paste made from paper strips and glue. Venetian masks are painted wildly and decorated with fur, fabric, gems, and/or ribbons. The main colors used for painting venetian masks are gold, silver, royal purple, sunny yellow, and other bright colors.
Types of Venetian Masks
Bauta is a mask which covers the whole face, this is a traditional piece of art.
The Columbine (also known as Columbina and Columbino) is a half mask often highly decorated with gold, silver, crystals and feathers. It is held up to the face by a baton or tied with ribbon as with most other Venetian masks.
The Medico Della Peste with its long beak is one of the most bizarre and recognisable of the Venetian masks
Moretta Popular in Venice as it brought out the beauty of feminine features such as the female head, body and mind. The mask was held in place by the wearer biting on a button or bit and was finished off with a veil.
Volto (Larva) The larva, also called the volto mask, is mainly white, and typically Venetian. It is worn with a tricorn and cloak, These masks were made of fine wax cloth and so were light and comfortable to wear, making them ideal for a night of socializing and dancing.
The Columbine (also known as Columbina and Columbino) is a half mask often highly decorated with gold, silver, crystals and feathers. It is held up to the face by a baton or tied with ribbon as with most other Venetian masks.
The Medico Della Peste with its long beak is one of the most bizarre and recognisable of the Venetian masks
Moretta Popular in Venice as it brought out the beauty of feminine features such as the female head, body and mind. The mask was held in place by the wearer biting on a button or bit and was finished off with a veil.
Volto (Larva) The larva, also called the volto mask, is mainly white, and typically Venetian. It is worn with a tricorn and cloak, These masks were made of fine wax cloth and so were light and comfortable to wear, making them ideal for a night of socializing and dancing.
