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Carnival in Venice. Bauta mask or Casanova's mask.
Casanova's Mask
The Bauta mask or Casanova's mask is one of the most iconic Venetian masks, designed to completely hide the wearer’s identity. Unlike other masks, it has a square jaw and a beak-like chin, allowing people to speak, eat, and drink without removing it. Traditionally, it was worn with a red or black cape and a tricorn hat.
This mask was not just for Carnival—it was used in daily life! Nobles and commoners could wear it to move freely without revealing their social status. Today, it remains a symbol of Venice’s mysterious past.
The Bauta mask or Casanova's mask is one of the most iconic Venetian masks, designed to completely hide the wearer’s identity. Unlike other masks, it has a square jaw and a beak-like chin, allowing people to speak, eat, and drink without removing it. Traditionally, it was worn with a red or black cape and a tricorn hat.
This mask was not just for Carnival—it was used in daily life! Nobles and commoners could wear it to move freely without revealing their social status. Today, it remains a symbol of Venice’s mysterious past.
Vocabulary for Venice Carnival
jaw - part of the mouth containing teeth.
челюсть
Chin - part of the face under your mouth.
подбородок
Cape - a sleeveless cloak, typically a short one.
плащ
tricorn hat - a style of hat in a triangular shape
треуголка
Vocabulary for the video
debauchery - excessive indulgence in alcohol, or drugs.
разврат, распущенность
trespass - enter someone's land or property without permission.
нарушение границ, правонарушение
novice - a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.
(here) a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows.
(here) a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows.
новичок, (послушница)
conquest - the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by military force.
завоевание
rebel - a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader.
мятежник
outlaw - a person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive.
вне закона
- Phrasal verb of the dayФразовый глагол дня
- to dress upнаряжаться
- to wear a costume or special clothesносить костюм или специальную одежду
What do you remember? (Vocab)
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The Bauta mask is unique because it completely hides the face, including the ____.
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The mask’s beak-like ____ allows the wearer to talk, eat, and drink without removing it.
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A red or black ____ was traditionally worn with the Bauta mask for a complete disguise.
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To finish the look, Venetians paired the mask with a ____ hat.
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Casanova was famous for his ____, attending masked balls and romantic escapades.
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The Bauta mask allowed people to secretly enter places where they were not allowed, helping them to ____.
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A ____ to high society, Casanova used the mask to blend in and move freely.
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The mask also helped him in his many romantic ____, keeping his identity hidden.
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Venice was a city of rules, but the Carnival allowed people to ____ against social norms.
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At times, Casanova was seen as an ____, escaping from prison and living by his own rules.
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Questions to discuss with your teacher:
- Have you heard of Casanova before?
- Do you like this historical figure? Why/ Why not?
- Do you think he was a spy? Why?
- If he was a spy, what modern character is similar to Casanova?