Carnival Masks of Venice

Author: J. C. Brown
Publisher: Artist's and Photographers' Press
ISBN: 9781904332831
Category : Carnival masks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Each year in Venice the weeks preceeding the privations of Lent are forgotten in the exuberant release of carnival. The dissolute behaviour of its citizens in the 18th century reached such depths that the use of masks was banned, but revived in the 1970s it has since become the prevailing image of Carnevale. In this elegantly- designed book the reader is offered a concise introduction to the history of the carnival and mask-wearing, illustrated by J.C. Brown's moody and evocative photos of Venetian masks and the beautiful city.

The Venetian Mask

Author: Rosalind Laker
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307410188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466

Book Description
Enduring friendships and long-held vendettas come alive against the splendor and decadence of eighteenth-century Venice. In 1775 Venice--known to outsiders as “the brothel of Europe”--the tradition of mask-wearing has allowed adultery and debauchery to flourish. But Marietta and Elena, two friends at the Ospedale della Pietà, a world-famous orphanage and music school for girls, know little of that milieu--until they come of age. Elena is forced to wed the head of the Celano clan, a jealous, brutal man, while Marietta marries Domenico Torrisi, whose family vendetta with the Celanos is centuries old. Tradition dictates that the friends should never speak again, but their bond is too strong to break. As the French Revolution unsettles all of Europe, Elena’s husband frames Domenico and he becomes a political prisoner. Marietta and Elena plot to save him, and the women discover that Venetian masks have noble purposes, too--but will their efforts put their own lives at risk? Embodying the glitter and the treachery of the city it portrays, The Venetian Mask will keep you turning pages long into the night.

Venice Incognito

Author: James H. Johnson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520294653
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
"The entire town is disguised," declared a French tourist of eighteenth-century Venice. And, indeed, maskers of all ranks—nobles, clergy, imposters, seducers, con men—could be found mixing at every level of Venetian society. Even a pious nun donned a mask and male attire for her liaison with the libertine Casanova. In Venice Incognito, James H. Johnson offers a spirited analysis of masking in this carnival-loving city. He draws on a wealth of material to explore the world view of maskers, both during and outside of carnival, and reconstructs their logic: covering the face in public was a uniquely Venetian response to one of the most rigid class hierarchies in European history. This vivid account goes beyond common views that masking was about forgetting the past and minding the muse of pleasure to offer fresh insight into the historical construction of identity.

How to Make Masks! Easy New Way to Make a Mask for Masquerade, Halloween and Dress-Up Fun, With Just Two Layers of Fast-Setting Paper Mache

Author: Jonni Good
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974106540
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book teaches new techniques that anyone can use to create fabulous masks easily and quickly. Make one of the 12 popular mask styles in the book with detailed instructions and over 300 step-by-step photos - or use these easy new methods to create your own unique designs. Jonni shows you exactly how to sculpt the features of your masks so they truly represent the character and expression you're looking for. Then capture that look permanently with just two layers of super-strong, fast-setting paper mache, using the recipes included in the book. Your finished masks can look like they were made from fur or feathers, antique gold, ancient bone, rusted iron, glazed porcelain, and even carved and highly polished African wood. The innovative methods in this book are easy, the materials cost just pennies per mask, and your new creations will be even more fun to make than they are to wear. This book takes the art of paper mache masks to a whole new level.

The Venetian Mask

Author: Rosalind Laker
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307352560
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466

Fodor's Venice & the Venetian Arc

Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 1400015855
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
Detailed and timely information on accommodations, restaurants, and local attractions highlight these updated travel guides, which feature all-new covers, a two-color interior design, symbols to indicate budget options, must-see ratings, multi-day itineraries, Smart Travel Tips, helpful bulleted maps, tips on transportation, guidelines for shopping excursions, and other valuable features. Original.

Magnificent Masks

Author: Sharon Parsons
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748757305
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
Bookwise is a carefully graded reading scheme organized into five cross-curricular strands, encouraging links to other subjects. Comprising 16 fiction and ten non-fiction titles, the 25 books at each level span a two-year reading age and the three-tier levelling system within each level facilitates an accurate match of reading ability and text. The full-colour readers are accompanied by teacher's guides and resource sheets to help teachers get the most out of their guided reading and writing sessions.

The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto

Author: Jonathan Buckley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1405392177
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 548

Book Description
The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the regions unforgettable attractions. From the spiralling Scala de Bevalo to Europe's biggest collection of contemporary art in the Dogana di Mare, The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, cafés and nightlife across every price range. You'll find the lowdown on the now-trendy Rialto area and the latest news on the flood barrier and Venice's other conservation projects as well as the little-known nooks and crannies you should be exploring. The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto includes sections on the city's beautiful water-lapped palaces and lively festivals with specialist coverage of Venetian painting, sculpture and architecture and detailed information on the best markets and shopping-spots. Explore all corners of the region with authoritative background on everything from San Marco to the palazzi of the Canal Grande, relying on the clearest maps of any guide. Make the Most of Your Time with The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto.

The Official Amazing Race Travel Companion

Author: Elise Doganieri
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 198217739X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
"The Official Amazing Race Travel Companion, written by co-creator and executive producer of the show Elise Doganeiri, will contain a wealth of information that highlights unique travel plans through the lens of the show, allowing travel fans and fans of the show alike to level up their vacation plans with a dash of excitement and adventure"--

Venice and the Veneto

Author: Brenda Birmingham
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756661323
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
Packed with up-to-date, reliable information on Venice and the Veneto every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, this guide includes themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps.