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Venetian masks’ Research Masks are used to disguise, confuse, protect, characterize, and give status
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Venetian masks' Research Masks are used to disguise, confuse, protect, characterize, and give status. They're simple of elaborate made from all range of materials from common items to precious jewels. Masks are used in all aspects of art related areas such as drama, dance, or as an exhibit of art. Venetian masks in particular vary widely in their realism or abstraction, their use of symbols and their ornamentation. Historically, masquerading was a shared practice amongst Venetians, regardless of whether they were wealthy, destitute bold or even shy. Gamblers, prostitutes and aristocrats wore masks to remain anonymous. The Venice environment, because of its crowded city conditions, didn't really allow for much seclusion, privacy or individual anonymity. Therefore the 'mask' became something for many to depart from the mainstream life. By wearing a mask the person could act like a stranger, revealing their real persona, which they normally keep to themselves to...
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