Venetian Mask

PHOTOGRAPH BY: CAROLINA CRONE (CLASS OF 2013) IN VENICE, ITALY, SUMMER 2007
 Since
around 1200 CE, the city of Venice
has celebrated Carnival. The Venetian
Carnival begins on February 2 and ends
on Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday).
 Carnival
which means “farewell to meat,”
is a celebration that is held prior to Lent.
Lent is the period of 40 days prior to
Easter. Carnival was first celebrated
during Medieval times.
VENETIAN CARNIVAL COSTUME
SAINT MARK’S PLAZA, VENICE
(Stage One – design mask)
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Was your artwork submitted on or before the due date?
Did you include a completed, actual-sized frontal view, labeled, with all
necessary features, between 5” and 6” in size?
Did you include a completed, actual-sized profile view, labeled, at least
¾” thick in all places?
Did you include a series of at least three thumbnail sketches to show
development of your ideas?
How was the aesthetic value of your design, and did you include
information about colors, ornamentation, etc.?
How was your work ethic during the project? Did you use time wisely?
(Stage Two – modeling)
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Was your artwork submitted on or before the due date?
Did you avoid undercuts and severe angles, as well as thin, fragile
projections?
How was the overall aesthetic value and craftsmanship of your artwork?
Did it look finished and smooth?
How was your work ethic during the project? Did you use time wisely?
(Stage Three – casting and decorating)
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Was your artwork submitted on or before the due date?
Did you effectively use a variety of materials to enhance your work and
was it truly Venetian in style?
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How was the overall aesthetic value and craftsmanship of your artwork?
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Did you take the time to fill out a complete and honest self-evaluation sheet?
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How was your work ethic during the project? Did you use time wisely?