See more ideas about commedia dell’arte, stock character, haunted house. Some of the il Capitano masks have long noses, signifying brawn over brains (the longer the nose, the fewer the brains..) His sense of space is the vast world around him for fighting. MASK. He comes into town to tour the haunted house and ends up lost, with everyone believing him to be a ghost. Il Capitano with eyebrows and mustache mask tragicomic. The Lovers wore whatever was the latest fashion. What was Il Capitano's Character and Personality. Every Il Capitano costume also included a coat or cloak, that he could fling off in a moment of rage or passion. Jun 11, 2015 - Our capitano is Arlecchino. [3] Designed & made by Master Artisans with decades of experience. Capitano's mask has a strong brow, in a frown, wide eyes would only make his farrowed brow less prominent so the smaller eyes are better for him as well. The second variety has a small nose and a more comical face: smaller eyes, a mustache and larger cheeks. They never wore masks. Capitano Masks. Venice Captain Nose mask is a captain mask with musical notes. 7. The one shown below exhibits stern features and a long phallic nose and large eye holes. Representing Spanish Mercinary Soldiers; despised by the Italians and ridiculed in the theatre of the marketplace, Il Capitano became a popular stock character of the Commedia Dell'Arte. Being a 'Capitan' he wore a feathered helmet or hat, huge boots and exaggerated garters. Il Capitano's masks are intended to accentuate the contrast between the two aspects of his nature: pompous and comical. Created in Venice, Italy. This was usually a suit with multi-colored stripes and gilt buttons, a feathered cap and a large sword with several rust marks or … His distinguishing attributes reveal themselves almost immediately. This applies to the characters, who do not typically wear a mask, such as the Lovers and Il Capitano—he does often sport an outlandish moustache. He is never indigenous to the town where the scenario is set and is able to pretend to high status as a result. His downfall to the level of actual social standing is an essential part of the denouement. There are two types of Capitano masks. Look at page 119 - 126 for information on Il Capitano. 5 out of 5 stars (177) $ 65.43 FREE shipping Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart. The zanni mask was one of the first and was a full mask, covering the full face and sometimes head, until the bottom of the mouth was removed. He holds his weapon strongly and aggressively (anything from an old, rusty or crooked sword to a stick he thinks is a sword but doesn't really know how to use it. Venetian masks and the Commedia dell'Arte by Arsenale Editrice These books are in the Senior Library, they include lots of information on Commedia dell'Arte and all the different characters. His feet are far apart and his chest sticks out. They wore a lot of makeup, but tastefully done to match the elaborate outfits. 5 out of 5 stars (207) $ 68.36 FREE shipping Favorite Add to Medium Captain Commedia Dell Arte Mask AtelierPirate. His shoulders stay nice and straight lined with his back.He walks with large steps and he tends to always be picking up his knees really high. It doesn't take long to work out Il Capitano's static character. Il Capitano (The Captain) Il Capitano's character in Commedia dell'Arte is usually a vainglorious, deceitful and braggart soldier, dressed in a bright and colorful uniform. IL CAPITANO: Il'Capitano is a loner. What a mess!.