Commedia Dell'arte originates the culture of the Italian Renaissance on the streets and market places. All social classes were able to watch the performances of the Italian street performers. The Commedia Dell'arte style comes from the renaissance plague “Black Death”. It was a time of death, starvation, and economical disadvantages.There are 4 main types of themes in Commedia Dell'arte; death, love, hunger and greed. This mask is also part of the different types of Venetian masks. Their mime, improvisation, traditional lazzis (stunts or pranks), masks, exaggerated gestures spread throughout Europe and adopted French tradition and influences. It comes from European, Russian and Italian heritage. There was a comedic Russian painting which people started using. Also the used of Art Nouveau from Western Europe is the culture it comes from. Additionally many Italian traditions supported Commedia Dell’arte.