the mask of venice
There was a time in the history of Venice during the Venetians wore masks most of the year, not just for special occasions. They were part of everyday life and when she was really popular at the Carnival of Venice published in 1268. They were so popular with people from all walks of life, because they allowed the user to hide their identities and mingle with people from other classes of society without being seen or discovered.
The mask makers, called mascherari, an important place in society and were very skilled in the art of making masks. There was even a law mask makers of April 10, 1436 in recognition of the industry, but after a few hundred years of Venetian masks really part of the culture of Venice, the Senate decided that wearing the mask would be severely limited. They believed that an increased use of masks in illicit and illegal and the perpetrator has concealed it very difficult to identify.
Masks were a thing of children under the Carnival parties in 1979 and revived their popularity suddenly picked up again. During the Carnival of Venice, you will see many locals and tourists in Venice, Venetian masks of all kinds, but you can often buy beautiful artwork at any time of year many shops in Venice.
Where to buy Venetian masks
Genuine Venetian masks are carefully hand made with great skill and attention to detail, so the masks come with a price tag higher. But if you’re looking for a mask that you proudly hang on your wall or screen on your console authentic Venetian masks are what you should buy.
If you’re more looking for a souvenir of your visit to Venice, or if you want something affordable to wear during the Venice Carnival, buy cheap imitations in most tourist shops aimed at Venice. These will be more affordable, but quality will show and will probably not even made in Venice!
Different types of Venetian masks
There are several types of masks in Venice, some more popular than others and some are better than others. The Plague Doctor Popular Masks (Medico della Peste) can be very scary and not nice in appearance, but it depends on how it was decorated. If it is decorated with bright colors and it makes them much less macabre!
The Plague Doctor Mask contains the characteristic beak length and from the 16th century, designed by a French doctor who was trying to protect themselves against the plague.
Other types of Venetian masks are a bit more normal appearance and the obvious (or Holy Face Lava) masks are mainly white and are usually worn by a “stitch and coat.
Bauta masks are beautifully furnished in comparison and are generally the most common mask you will be worn during the Carnival of Venice, as well as the most popular souvenirs. They usually cover the entire face, while a mask covers Columbine barely half of the face.
How can I make a Venetian mask
If you go to the Carnival of Venice and want your own mask to make that possible! The most common way to do this is with paper mache, but it can be messy and time consuming. Another popular alternative is to buy a simple mask in your home country, then decorate with feathers, beads, crystals and sequins, for example, create your own unique and personalized mask that you can do with your Venice for the carnival!