Fun Facts
what did the masks give people
The masks gave people freedom of speech
Where did they gain popularity?
England and France.
Where did Masques orignate?
The first ever masquerades originated in England.
What was it for?
Celebrations and fun.
What was the very first Masquerade ball?
first masquerade balls was the "Bal des Ardents" or “The Burning Men's Ball”.
What type of event was it?
a theatrical event.
Which Country associated with Masques and when?
The masks came to be associated with Italy only in the 16th century.
when did these events gain popularity?
16th and 17th century
from where did masquerade balls emerge?
From the Carnival season in the 15th century
What era did it primarily take place?
Elizabethan Era.