Masks

Documentat ion paper from a visard mask in the style of those worn in 16th century western Europe.

The full text of the English translation, featuring recipes for artists' supplies, and instructions for techniques.

An annotated bibliography of modern maskmaking books relating to commedia dell'arte.

Illustrati ons of masks from the Middle Ages and Renaissanc e, and references to mask-weari ng.

Documentation from the construction of a mask of a stag; features a brief description of pre-17th century mumming.

The Vikings did not celebrate Halloween, and while they had a major celebration at near the same time of year, it did not involve costumes or masquerades. Yet we know from archaeology that they did use masks, and there is evidence to suggest that these may have been connected with a different seasonal celebration.

References to and images of a style of mask worn by women in the 16th and 17th centuries.