EUROPEAN MASKS

Masks in Europe exist even before the first culture, which is Greek one. This first masks represented wild animals. Two most popular types of masks in Europe are ancient and venetian masks.

VENICE:

In Venice masks were made for people to wear during carnival. Mask makers were on the top of the society leader. During medival ages Venice was one of the most economically developed city and societies. Wearing masks moved from the carnival to the whole year period, it made everyone equal. Catholic church banned wearing mask, but after some time it was reintroduced and allowed for the three months period – carnival. The mask were made by mascheraties and were made from paper and wax cloth. Venetians mask can be divided into:

1. Bauta
   
   
   
2. Columbina
   
   
   
3. Medico della Peste
   
   
   
4. Servette Muta
   
   
   
5. Volto
   
   
   

ANCIENT MASKS:

Ancient masks were created for theatre needs, they presented opposite feelings like happiness and sadness. Greece, where masks were used, worshipped several gods. One was Dionysius, in his worship the plays with use of masks were made.

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