1. Venetian Masks Created and Presented by Ms. Steinmetz Venice, Italy

2. What functional purposes do masks serve? Protective Ceremonial/ Celebration/ Educational Disguise Can anyone guess what the initial purpose/function of the Venetian Mask was?

3. The Colorful History of Venetian Masks

4. The Origin of the Venetian Carnival/ Mardi Gras Italian:carnevale What holiday in North America do you think formed out of the Venetian Mask traditions in Europe?

5. Characteristics of Venetian Masks Made from papier-mâché, or Paris Craft. Painted designs in gold, silver, royal purple, sunny yellow, and other bright colors. A Harlequin pattern, checkered diamonds, is very popular. Further decorations include sequins, silk ribbons, exotic bird feathers, faux fur, rhinestones, leather, gold charms, glitter, and any other trinkets.

6. Different Varieties

7. Jolly Mask

8. Volto Mask

9. Bauta Mask

10. Colombina (Half) Mask

11. Plague Doctor’s Mask

12. Design/Color Scheme Suggestions Limited Color Palette ( 2-3 colors) Metallic and Solids used for contrast Patterns (Harlequin) Themes (Ex. Music, floral)