Venice
masks
The
Venice Carnival is the most internationally
known festival celebrated in Venice. It is
also one of the oldest carnivals in the world,
begun in the 15th century. Traditionally carnival
time in Venice has been a time during which
every excess was permitted. During the festivities
masks were worn by all- whilst protecting the
identity of debauchers these also seemed to
abolish all social division.
Today the tradition continues and for eight days before Lent each winter, tourists
flood the city for an orgy of pageants, commedia dell' arte, concerts, balls,
and masked exhibitionism, until Shrove Tuesday signals an end to the party. The
best way to enjoy Carnival time is of course to wear a mask and become a real
part of the action.
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from Mondonovo masks shop
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Mondonovo is an old showroom of Venetian maks and originals works planed from
Guerrino Lovato a sculptor and
a real artist in masks production.
The shop has a big selection
of masks and posters about Carnival.
Located in Dorsoduro district
close to Santa Margherita square.
Mondonovo-
Dorsoduro, Ponte dei Pugni 3063.
Tel (+39) 041 5287344- Fax (+39)0415212633Venice
info@monodonovomaschere.it
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Ca Macana:
Ca' Macana
is one of the oldest studios
in Venice. They started working
on masks at the beginning of
the 1980s, when, after two centuries
of inactivity, the Venice Carnival
was revived. Located in Dorsoduro
district near the Cà
Rezzonico Boat stop have a big
selection of traditional Masks;
They
organize workshops and courses
on the history of the mask and
mask-making techniques
in association with cultural
organisations and art schools
of varying levels.
Ca'
Macana - Dorsoduro 3172
- 30123 Venezia Italy
Tel (+39) 041 2776142 - Fax
(+39) 041 5203229
info@camacana.com
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