Comparing The Masks Of The Carnevale Di Viareggio

The audience is able to decipher which characters are performing at any given time, because of their distinguishing features or masks. They can also highlight important aspects of the play or hide the parts of lesser importance. For example, in The Phantom of the Opera, the segments including the Phantom as a main character appear somewhat more important than the parts without, because he is hidden by the mask, which draws more attention to him. Another way that Webber uses masks is for the Masquerade Ball or bal masqué, wherein, everyone wears a mask. In these types of balls, it is considered inhumane to show up without a costume or a mask. Specifically, costumes are worn to make the people wearing them unidentifiable, in an attempt for others to focus on personality, and less on physical appearance. Masquerades are also put on for entertainment in carnivals and celebrations, as well as in theatre and opera. People enjoy going to them because it is a chance to have fun, and put an emphasis on personality and mystery. In the chorus of the ‘Masquerade’ opera in The Phantom of the Opera

Masks have held countless uses and meanings throughout history. Masks have been used in plays, like those of Shakespeare, traditional dances, social gatherings, even as a form of casual or corporal punishment. Although masks have several different uses in different cultural situations, the meaning of the masks is generally the same. Masks are used to conceal an appearance and assume the identity of another. Metaphorically, masks can be used to hide feelings, to protect oneself, and to block out the outside world. Many of these examples are shown in Art Speigelman 's Maus.

The masks act as a way for the guests to block their guilt from being exposed after leaving people beyond the four walls to fend for themselves. “It was towards the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence” (Poe, Par.4). The invitees put on masks to symbolically obscure themselves from the fate of the “Red Death”. Poe is stating that the people are falling into the same arrogant way of thinking as Prospero by trying to escape disease. The party-goers are also hiding from themselves and each other because they selfishly tried to make themselves immune to the disease while leaving the outside world to fend for their lives. The masks being worn also helps give the sense of confidence while being “hidden”, especially Prospero. “ ‘Who dares’-- he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him-- ‘Who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery? Seize him and unmask him-that we may know whom we have to hang, at sunrise, from the battlements!’ (Poe, par.11). As soon as Prospero’s eyes landed on the mummer, there was a surge of confidence that shot up within his body in a split second. The mask upon Prospero’s face caused him to act in a boastful and cocky way to try and defeat the mummer, despite

Masks were sometimes created for the purpose of being used in a ceremonies by a priest. The mask would be a certain deity and the priest would be dressed in costume to play out that character. By portraying the deity the priest would be

In the middle, Ages people would confess their sins so that they were forgiven before lent season. Because of this people use the term Fat Tuesday as a day to celebrate their sins before lent season. Additionally, For mardi gras, it is very important to wear masks at events. “Whether they cover the wearer’s eyes or whole face, masks add an element of mystery and intrigue when worn.” In new Orleans, the meaning of wearing a mask is to be free and become whomever a person wanted to be, and talk with whatever class that person desired to talk to. This explains why people celebrate on fat Tuesday where a mask. They celebrate all of their sins by wearing masks, and at the end of the day they take the mask off and ask god for forgiveness by participating in lent. So to some people in New Orleans and other places wearing a mask represents freedom. A person can become whoever they wish to become.

An ideal display of the mask is found in Charles Chestnutt’s, “The Passing of Grandison.” In this story, Colonel, the slave master thought that his servant Grandison would on no account try to escape if permitted to go on a journey with his son, Dick. In fact, the Colonel recommends that Dick take Grandison along on his travels rather than Tom, who Dick was trying to take at first. “What’s the matter with Grandison?” suggested the colonel. “He’s handy enough, and I reckon we can trust him. He’s too fond of good eating to risk losing his regular meals; besides, he’s sweet on your mother’s maid, Betty…” (594) This passage shows the Colonel’s confidence in Grandison as a faithful servant, and illuminates the

The story starts instantly , drawing the spectator into "the incomparable franticness" (4) of a Mardi Gras sort celebration in Italy. The character wears "tight-fitting parti-striped dress" (4) and a "conelike top and ringers" (4) on his head. They put shrouds on as they stroll to the vaults. In spite of the fact that no dates are said,

Many of the gaps in the historical record of human civilization have been filled in by journals written by people about the events surrounding them. Such journals give a unique view into the life of an everyday person even in the most extreme of circumstances. An example of this is the log kept by Domenico Laffi, which he wrote as a travel guide for other pilgrims in the seventeenth century. Among the common events of river crossings and wells tucked away on high mountain peaks, Laffi writes a detailed description of cities, holy rights and the scientific and technological works he encounters during his travels. Laffi's record of his travels is very important to the

Venetian masks are still crafted by hand, so because of this no two masks are the exact same. There are a lot of materials involved in making a Venetian mask, the base of the mask is made of materials such as leather, porcelain, paper-mache or traditionally glass. Each mask also has add on decorations such as feathers, rhinestones, gold or silver leaf, or lace that transform the mask into its own unique work of art. (IUGTE in collaboration with

Caranvale is an Italian festival celebrated all over Italy and in many other places around the world. It takes place 40 days prior to Easter, it is a final celebration before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of lent. This huge winter festival includes parades, masquerade balls, entertainment, music and parties. Children find there fun in throwing confetti at each other. Masks play a big role in the carnival spirit. The masks are sold all year round and range from cheap masks to elaborate and expensive masks. Elaborate costumes are also worn at the festival. The carnival is held on the date of Shrove Tuesday every year. Therefore, this year the carnival is held on 28th of February 2017. This event is was traditionally a period in time where roles between men and woman, nobility and commoners were reversed. Today the carnavale is a time when people stop with there every day lives, have fun, and enjoy themselves.

The mask dates back to the 19th - 20th century. It is life-size, made of wood, with graphite, yellow and red pigments and string. The mask depicts a Roman Catholic Priest wearing a skullcap, which rests on the top of the priest’s head. The skullcap is tan and covers about one fourth of the priest’s head. With the exception of the skullcap, the remainder of the mask is black. The eyebrows are faded and barely visible. They are closed, almond- shaped and slant downwards. The ears, which are perpendicular to the nose, protrude from the side of the face and are shaped in a circular fashion. The nose of the priest is fairly large and triangular in shape. Directly below it lays the priests’ philtrum and mouth. The mouth is open and the priest appears to be smiling. His lips are relatively small and his smile reveals several teeth inside of his mouth. His chin is triangular and thin. The priest’s circular neck fades from black to taupe. The mask is hollow, has holes for the eyes and mouth and was used as a helmet

Venetian masks are a symbol of the city and are a focal point of the carnival and they are essential to any winning ensemble. The masks originate from Venice , Italy . The masks are a very old tradition.People used the masks to hide their identity or their social status. Venetian masks were typically made of porcelain or paper mache. The types of masks were bauta,morreta. gnanga, , medico della pesta, archelino, and the columbina. Bauta is a white mask with a certain shape that allows you to eat and drink without removing your mask.Morreta was a mask that was usually worn by women and it is an oval shape that is strapless had velvet material and would be held between teeth to be worn.Medico della pesta was originally created for doctors

Carnevale, first celebrated in Venice, 1094 and has been officially allowed in that city since 1296. Renaissance Carnevale celebrations were popular throughout Europe during the middle Ages. Today for two weeks, public areas around Venice become the showcase for actors, acrobats and musicians with residents and visitors alike wearing elaborate masks and elegant costumes.

     Masks were created to be placed over the face, on the top of the head, or even over the head. Most masks represent spirits of ancestors (Fetzer 106). Some villages make masks with full costumes and use them with music to dance in ritual performances. They used masks for social control,

Venetian Carnival Masks are originated from Venice,Italy in the year 1162.The mask became a tradition during the 13th century when venetians held celebrations from December 26 until Lent began. They are typically only worn during the carnival of Venice but were used for personal and romantic encounter purposes in the way that the masks hide the identity of an individual.Venetian Masks are special in their own way because each one is different from another.They are designed with the ornate pattern with all different colours from the rainbow with the use of complex decorations in the baroque style.The material,papier mache and/or made the masks either very fragile or very heavy.The masks were previously very commonly worn in Venice centuries ago.However,now they are rarely seen out.