Beauty will save

Beauty in everything

Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday February 21

Venice Carnival. Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday February 21

The Sun and The Moon Venice Carnival masks. Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday February 21

Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday February 21
The history of Carnival in Venice and traditional Venetian masks begins in the middle ages.
In fact, Venice Carnival is the most memorable and spectacular event in Italy, and, probably throughout the world. Traditionally, the Carnival in Venice is a theatrical mass insight. Meanwhile, its essential attributes are dances, Carnival costumes sewn in precious stones, gold and of course amazing Venetian masks. Anyone can plunge into a wave of unbridled fun and take part in this incendiary extravaganza of Carnival after trying on over of beautiful theatrical image.
Imagine – decorated with colored ribbons and fabrics boats sailing on smooth waters of the Venetian canals. Also, beautiful music filling every yard and Lane, in all the streets chic outfits and masks. In the sky explode shimmering, multicolored sparks Fireworks, just a fantastic sight!

Venice Carnival, modern Mardi Gras

Venice Carnival in painting. Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday February 21

In medieval Italy, the masks were not only for carnivals, but to hide illegal or shameful acts. And for such a case the complete lack of personality is the best alibi. Each mask has its bright pronounced and forcing its owner to dress in a certain way. And stick to the particular style of behaviour. And now he owns the mask, and the mask becomes full owner-it sets the rhythm and decide what to be.

The Italians participating in carnivals and wearing the mask then said that they changed inside and started doing things that are absolutely not peculiar. And they feel a lot more confident and have the thought that before even afraid to admit. Any mask contains magic power.

Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday February 21

Cat inspired carnival mask

Cat inspired carnival mask

Moon costume

Moon costume

The mask as canvas for painting. Venice Carnival

The mask as canvas for painting. Venice Carnival

Participants of Venice Carnival, with fans

Participants of Venice Carnival, with fans

Mirror, mirror... Venice Carnival, modern Mardi Gras

Mirror, mirror… Venice Carnival, modern Mardi Gras

Gold and pink. Venice Carnival, modern Mardi Gras

Gold and pink. Venice Carnival, modern Mardi Gras

Gold and pink. Venice Carnival, modern Mardi Gras

Red and gold. Venice Carnival costume

Stunning Carnival costume

Stunning Carnival costume

Stunning Carnival costume

Modern Mardi Gras

Stunning Carnival costume

Carnival costumes, modern Mardi Gras

Gorgeous Carnival costumes, modern Mardi Gras

Gorgeous Carnival costumes, modern Mardi Gras

Gorgeous Carnival costumes, modern Mardi Gras

Night in Venice, modern Mardi Gras

Beautiful Venice Carnival Mask

Beautiful Venice Carnival Mask

Beautiful Venice Carnival Mask

Artful Venice Carnival Mask

Beautiful Venice Carnival Mask

Autumn leaves mask

Dark red Carnival Mask

Dark red Carnival Mask

Dark red Carnival Mask

Made of feathers Venice Carnival Mask

Brown Carnival Mask

Brown Carnival Mask

Brown Carnival Mask

Traditional Venice Carnival Mask

Brown Carnival Mask

Behind the Mask

liveinternet.ru/users/4793461