Why "masks" have been popular in Europe for about 200 years, the history of masks in Europe from the 16th century, starting with whitening, maintaining humility, hiding identity, from chaos to focus
Women in masks make a pilgrimage to the holy site of Raken, part of modern Brussels. Click on the image to other pages Masks are seen in many cultures of the world, from Asia to Africa. Its purpose ranges from sacred and medical to secular. There was a time when masks were popular. In 16th-century Europe, for example, wealthy women protected their skin from the sun and prying eyes by covering their faces. At that time, white skin was considered a symbol of height. Skin exposed to the sun shows that, as today, health and vitality are not required and hard work, but work outdoors. In order to maintain a thin complexion, free of freckles and sunburn, upper-class women began to wear face coverings to protect their skin from the sun, wind and dust. To further emphasize smooth white skin, in many cases, a thick white coating makeup is applied. In upper-class societies such as London, England, Paris, France, and Venice, Italy, fashion-sensitive women first began to wear masks. The first masks were made of black velvet and covered the top of the face (in France, this type of mask was called "Lou" because it scared the children).
"Lou" in 17th century France. Collection of the National Renaissance Museum of Château de Ecquin, France. Click on the image to other pages "Visa'" is a mask that covers the entire face. Some Vessads gnash their teeth with their teeth instead of putting them behind their heads. In addition, there is a visa, which is carried like a fan, and the wearer holds up his face and hides his appearance. Byzantium's entire face was covered, so moralists doubted it. In 1583, the Puritan social reformer Philip Stubbs wrote in his book The Anatomy of Bad Habits: The mask covers the entire face. "If someone who doesn't know them happens to meet someone like that, he will think he's a monster or a mourner because he can't see the other person's face. Those wearing visas "smear God's name" and "immerse themselves in all senses and pleasures," Stubbs said.
Byzantium in the 16th century, covering the entire face. In 2010, he discovered the house on the wall while renovating a 16th-century stone house in Daventry, England. The same kind is an example of the form that remains most intact. It is used to protect the wearer's skin, the front is black velvet, the lining is white silk and there are three layers of laminated paper in the middle.