Venetian carnival masks

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The Carnival of Venice is certainly one of the most colorful, with dresses "Vintage" of the last century. Description from pinterest.com. I searched for this on bing.com/images

Although the earliest Venetian Carnival masks were simple affairs—a plain white or black molded form with cutouts for the eyes—eventually a range of archetypal masks developed. By the eighteenth century, some of the most commonly worn mask types were based on characters from the Commedia dell’Arte, a popular theater

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This is taken in the wonderful Ca' del Sol mask makers in Venice. It's an incredible shop, with wonderful photographer friendly owners. I'd recommend a visit to anyone and everyone, especially if you want to take pictures. www.cadelsolmascherevenezia.com/en/masks/ I particularly like the mouse/rat masks. Though this wasn't my favourite of those (to follow), the spread of masks on the wall behind was the most impressive when bokehed. I think this one only really comes to life viewed…

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