Gather up some cardstock, gems, and all the fancy ribbon you can find: today, we're making a Venetian mask! Download the FREE SVG cut file.
There is no other place in the world that celebrates carnival like Venice! This article is filled with loads of useful information, tips, advice and valuable insight to help you plan the best Venetian vacation possible!
![The Storybook Of Dreams & Beauty - Masks have always been an important feature of the Venetian carnival. Traditionally people were allowed to wear them between the festival of Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day, December 26) and the start of the carnival season at midnight of Shrove Tuesday. As masks were also allowed on Ascension and from October 5 to Christmas, people could spend a large portion of the year in disguise. Maskmakers (mascherari) enjoyed a special position in society, with their own laws and their own guild. Venetian masks can be made of leather, porcelain or using the original glass technique. The original masks were rather simple in design, decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function. Nowadays, most Italian masks are made with the application of gesso and gold leaf and are hand-painted using natural feathers and gems to decorate.[citation needed] However, this makes them rather expensive when compared to the widespread, low-quality masks produced mainly by American factories. This competition accelerates the decline of this historical craftsmanship peculiar to the city of Venice](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cd/a1/dc/cda1dc323c87fbf63e00d94601253f30.jpg)
Masks have always been an important feature of the Venetian carnival. Traditionally people were allowed to wear them between the festival of Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day, December 26) and the...
Gather up some cardstock, gems, and all the fancy ribbon you can find: today, we're making a Venetian mask! Download the FREE SVG cut file.
Photographed in Venice, Italy. pedrolastra.com © 2011 by Pedro Lastra This image is copyrighted material as indicated!
It is said that the Carnival of Venice was originated from a victory of the "Repubblica della Serenissima", Venice previous name, against the Patriarch of Aquileia, Ulrico in the year 1162. In the honour of this victory, the people started to dance and make reunions in San Marco Square. Apparently this festival started on that period and become official in the Renaissance. After a long absence, the Carnival return to operate in 1979. The Italian government decided to bring back the history and culture of Venice, and sought to use the traditional Carnival as the centerpiece of their efforts. Today, approximately 3,000,000 visitors come to Venice each day for Carnivals. There is very little evidence explaining the motive for the earliest mask wearing in Venice. It has been argued that covering the face in public was a uniquely Venetian response to one of the most rigid class hierarchies in European history. The first documented sources mentioning the use of masks in Venice can be found as far back as the 13th century. The mask would permit the wearer to act more freely in cases where he or she wanted to interact with other members of the society outside the bounds of identity and everyday convention. It was useful for a variety of purposes, some of them illicit or criminal, others just personal, such as romantic encounters. Venetian masks are characterised by their ornate design, featuring bright colours such as gold or silver and the use of complex decorations in the baroque style. Many designs of Venetian masks stem from Commedia dell'arte. They can be full-face masks (e.g. the bauta) or eye masks (e.g. the Columbina).
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Venice Carnival figure, Venice, Italy Find out more about my images at www.alexdonnelly.zenfolio.com
Carnival/Carnevale masks from Venice - fun cultural craft from Italy! Whether you call it Carnevale, Carnival, or Mardi Gras, the celebration on the eve of the Lenten period is a time of great merrymaking around the world with parades, costumes, parties, and favorite foods. This unit focuses on the Carnevale di Venezia (the Carnival of Venice), which is thought to be one of the best carnivals in the world! With the backdrop of beautiful canals and buildings in Venice, the festivities are given a certain elegance due to the elaborate costumes, particularly the ornamental Carnevale masks which have become synonymous with the city of Venice. After a brief overview of the Carnevale celebration and an introduction to Venice, students will create their own Venetian Carnevale masks using templates included in this unit. Templates are available for two learning levels – PreK through 2nd grade and 3rd through 5th grades. Carnevale Masks from Venice (24 pages) includes the following: 1. Carnevale di Venezia – lesson with images to present as you teach 2. Carnival Masks of Venice – illustrated, step-by-step craft instructions 3. Mask Templates – 6 different styles, 2 per page, 1 per student Materials needed to make one mask include Venetian Mask Templates printed onto white cardstock (2 per page, 1 per student), 8” craft stick, bling to include feathers/sequins/gemstones, glue, scissors, hole punch, tape, markers, colored pencils, and crayons. WANT MORE LESSONS ON ITALY? Check out our other offerings! FOLLOW US! Please click the "Follow Me" button on this page to keep updated on all our new offerings! We are creating new resources all the time! TESTIMONIALS ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS "In my nearly 30-year career in education, I have never seen children so engaged in their learning! International Travel Academy is truly a multi-disciplinary approach that enables children to explore the world in an unforgettable way. Students get a real sense of what it means to respect another country's heritage, beliefs and ways of living, thus making them more tolerant and internationally-minded. I highly recommend this program to educators and parents wishing to make learning come to life!" – A Former Assistant Superintendent at Atlanta Public Schools “(The five-day program) has given our school the unique opportunity to provide students with incredible experiences that align so well with our IB focus. Each spring with family and community support, our school essentially is transformed into our country of study for one full week. Teachers are easily able to follow the daily curriculum and activities provided, and the students truly enjoy this special week of instruction. From the art projects to festive food tastings, cultural dress, music, dance and traditions, the students spend this entire week engaged in new and exciting experiences of a new country. I would encourage all schools (IB, or not) to jump in and make a week like this happen for their students. It is incredibly gratifying to spend this week with kids as they come together to learn and share experiences like these across grade levels, school-wide. When we hear such rich discussion in classrooms and read their detailed writing about what they've learned as part of (the) week, it makes all the preparation, planning and expense totally worth it!! “ – An International Baccalaureate Instructional Specialist at a local elementary school FEEDBACK Our lessons have been tried and tested for the past seven years. But, as we are new to TPT, we would love to get feedback from you! Please email us! Our personal emails are included in the lesson. HOW TO GET TPT CREDIT ON FUTURE PURCHASES Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. TERMS OF USE This product is for personal classroom use by a single teacher. If you would like to copy this product for more than one teacher, please download additional licenses, available at 10% off the original price! You cannot give this item to others, copy this item for use by others, post this item on a website, or copy or modify any part of this document to offer others for free or for sale. Please feel free to use as needed for your personal use, for your classroom, or to copy for your students. Of course, you may always purchase unlimited licenses for others to use at 10% off the original price. Thank you! From My Cool World
Taken during the Grand Parade on the opening weekend of the Carnival in Venice, Italy, January 2008.
Photographed in Venice, Italy. pedrolastra.com © 2011 by Pedro Lastra This image is copyrighted material as indicated!
I took these photos in the Piazza San Marco in the afternoon of 28 Feb 11 after shooting with a bunch of the costumed characters near the Arsenale. Most of these shots are from near the Doge's Palace or archways surrounding the Square. I just can't believe I was lucky enough to attend this fantastic event - and to shoot with so many costumed characters! This was part of the 2011 Carnevale in Venice, Italy - if you have a chance, go check it out!
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Photographed in Venice, Italy. pedrolastra.com © 2011 by Pedro Lastra This image is copyrighted material as indicated!
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Lady of Purple and Lime Green Feathers. Costume worn in Venice, Italy for Carnival in 2007. Color photography by Donna Corless. Prints and notecards are available in my Venice Carnival 2007 Gallery. If the link is broken, please see the Venice Carnival 2007 Gallery at PhotosAndArt.com.
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