Name:

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Venetian Mask Narrative

Date: ______________________

(25 pts)
For this assignment you will be reflecting on the class system in Venice during the
Renaissance, and write a brief narrative paragraph about the individual who would
wear the mask you created to the Carnival of Venice during the Renaissance. Your
narrative should be at least 5-6 sentences long. Your narrative must include:

What class they are in (what their title is)
The reason for wearing the mask you created,
Describe mask decoration/theme that you chose
How they are celebrating Carnival. Be creative!

Example:

My name is Silvia, I am 17 years old and I am an Italian shop keep living in the city of
Venice. My father owns a paper shop where I help create marbled paper for book
covers and stationary. For Carnival, I am wearing a Volto full-face mask that is white
with blue paint and glitter. I am hoping to attract the attention of a special someone.
Last year during Carnival I met a boy wearing a gilded Bauta mask who swept me off
my feet. I am planning on attending a huge celebration in the San Marco Square and I
hope he recognizes my mask from last year!