James H. Johnson is Professor of History at Boston University and the author of the award-winning book, Listening in Paris (UC Press).
Perceptive, gracefully written, and well-illustrated. . . . A vivid introduction to Venetian culture. -- Peter Burke Emmanuel College, Cambridge University * Journal Of Modern History * Comprehensively researched, insightful reconsideration of the function of masks and masking. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice * Refreshingly well-written and thought-provoking. * Art Newspaper * Refreshingly well-written and thought-provoking. Art Newspaper Comprehensively researched, insightful reconsideration of the function of masks and masking... Highly recommended. Choice Perceptive, gracefully written, and well-illustrated... A vivid introduction to Venetian culture. -- Peter Burke Emmanuel College, Cambridge University Journal Of Modern History