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Venice Carnival [Paperback]

Paolo Alei (Author), Virginio Favale (Photographer)
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he Venice Carnival is recognised world-wide as a symbol of all that is lavish, passionate and original in costume and design. It has always been a feast of the senses, a human machine which interprets the world through allegory using themes from the seasons, the cosmos, the elements, mythology, history, politics and culture. The illustrations capture the fascinating decadence of the contemporary Venice Carnival. Expressions, gestures, damasks, brocades and colours are manifested like ghosts, shadows and reflections with the use of a photographic technique that evokes the traditions of Venetian painting, changing carnival imagery from the postcard to the art document. The photographer gained access to private palaces and parties to record the images. The essay analyses both the ancient and modern significance of carnival in Venice. Historical and social documents from theatrical literature, chronicles, descriptions from travellers of old and laws and punishments invoke the true essence of the significance of the carnival to the people of Venice.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc. (January 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1902889010
  • ISBN-13: 978-1902889016
  • Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #425,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book - Exactly what I was looking for..., April 11, 2009
By James M. Schultz (Eureka, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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Wonderful book. Great pictures in a surreal photographic style. Sought books on Venetian Carnival for research into my own writing and of the three that I purchased this one is definitely my favorite. Very nice text to accompany the pictures.
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