The purpose of Venetian masquerade masks was to conceal the wearer's true identity. The mask allowed for the wearer to act as how they would like to act without being judged by others.
To live another personality for the night
People used it to hide their identity or protect their social status.
With some dances the connection is all in the eyes. For example with olden time balls and festivities you'll see that most of them were masquerade, they saw that when you danced with someone the best connection you could have with your partner was through the eyes
A masque is a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors. A masquerade is a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
Masks were an integral part of ancient Greek tragedy, and possibly comedy as well. Half-masks were used in the Commedia dell'arte's improvised performances, the character was thought to be inherent in the mask. Japanese Noh plays use very intricate masks that appear to change expression when he angle of the head changes. Though they are not masks, elaborate make-up in Kabuki and Bejing Opera serves a similar purpose.
You could do Mardi Gras/masquerade with masks, winter wonderland where you have to wear white, summer, or even Las Vegas could do a denim theme, a 60's dance, or a midnight dream, with all black.
The party Romeo attends is a masquerade, so everyone is wearing masks, so it is hard to tell who he is. And once someone does eventually recognize him (Tybalt) his father tells him that Romeo is just a young boy, and not a trouble maker, and that he should just let him be and not cause a scene.
Paper mâché.
Italy in the1300s
The earliest Masquerade balls were in Italy, so I assume Italy.
Masquerade can be defined as a social gathering where people wear masks and costumes.
In 1436 in Venice, Italy.
masquerade masks
masks are from all over the world. You can get african, masquerade, egyptian, masks and many more .
masks are from all over the world. You can get african, masquerade, egyptian, masks and many more .
The Masquerade mask was invented to were at balls in the 13th century when it then became a tradition.
Masks have been found in tombs in China that are 5,000 years old.
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For a good quality 1 go to your nearest gypsyies and pick up 1 for 15 to 60 dollars. or for a cheap 1 go to the 123 shop in the mall good luck Masquerade masks are readily available online to purchase. If you type in masquerade mask you will find no end of online shops offering masquerade masks fro £2.99 to £700. There's a site called Super Party Masks and they sell a lot of masquerade masks, venetian style, and eyemasks as well.