They use masks for all sorts of things. They mainly use them for things like carnivals (carnevale). They sometimes also use them for hiding there face; mainly women do that they appear to be more attractive. But most oftenly in all countries around the world they use them for masquerades and fancy dress parties. Venetian masks went a little out of fashion when the venetian republic became a part of Italy, but in the past 30 years they have come back in fashion.
Traditional Venetian masks are made of papier mache. Imitations can be made of plaster, porcelain or plastic.
Death Masks were used in The Middle Kingdom
Culture, religion, or maybe intimidation on the battle field would be my guesses. Or beliefs, but that would go with culture.
Jizz
An old Venetian magistrate is a voge.
you invented the venetian masks
Venetian Masquerade masks come from Venice, Venice is on the north east coast of Italy.
it is worn to allow a venetian to escape his or her identity
The masks were/are worn for Carnival to celebrate just before the start of Lent. This reflects the fasting and religious activities that begin after Carnival.
Leather.
venetian masks have mainly been around since the late 1500's
Traditional Venetian masks are made of papier mache. Imitations can be made of plaster, porcelain or plastic.
I don't think so
Venetian masks were made by a special guild of mask makers. They held a special position in society due to the popularity of the masks.
http://www.visionsofvenice.com/subcat.asp?cat=1&subcat=27&/Venetian+Masks/Carnivale+Line http://www.socaldesignco.com/images/masks/venetian/Large/DSC03468.jpg [B]Mask Stuff[/B] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_mask Venetian mask Day of the dead mask Alaskin Native mask http://www.bauta.it/venetian-masks-bauta.asp [B]http://www.bauta.it/venetian-masks-bauta.asp[B/]
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