In this lecture, we want to convey how charming and unusual daily life was in ancient Venice. It was a very different kind of life, made of mysterious and exotic Venetian masks.
We tell the fascinating story of how Venetian masks became a part of daily life in Venice. Not only were these used during special events but for more than six months per year. We show how Venetian Carnival masks fit within a complex and colorful tradition, now lost to time.
During this lecture, we explain how to make Venetian masks starting by a clay sculpture, up to the papier-mâché mask.
B – History of the Venetian carnival's masks.We present the history of Venetian masks and their importance in the day-to-day life of Venice by showing five important We present the history of Venetian masks and their importance in daily life in Venice by showing five major characters and their different meanings. |
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C – History - The Carnival of VeniceIn this part of the mini-lecture, we present the fabulous Venetian Carnival celebrations and its social importance at the time of the Republic of Venice. Venice Carnival was unique, surprising and strongly rooted in the history of Venice. Over the centuries it has become a factor of identity and cohesion for all Venetian people. |