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CARNIVAL
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| The Maskmakers |
| The maschereri, or mask-makers, from the days of Doge Foscari onwards, had their own statute dated 10th April 1436. |
| Balanzone |
| Balanzone, mask of the “Commedia dell’Arte”, is a serious old chap who tends to be pompous. |
| Bauta |
| The Bauta wasn't used by the Venetians only during the Carnival, but also on a variety of occasions. |
| Pulcinella (Punch) |
| Pulcinella is a Neapolitan mask whose physical aspect makes it look like a cockerel. |
| Pantalone (Pantaloon) |
| This is the best-known of the Venetian masks. It is said his name derives from San Pantaleone, one of the city's most venerated saints after whom a church is even named. |
| Colombina |
| In the “commedia dell'arte”, a malicious yet charming servant-girl, a comical character like her suitor Harlequin, Colombine is likeable on account of her coquetry and feminine shrewdness. |
| Arlecchino (Harlequin) |
| Born in the stagnant areas of lower Bergamo, Harlequin shows little intellect and is stupid, greedy and credulous. |
| Carnival History |
| The oldest document pertaining to the use of masks in Venice dates back to 1268. |
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