Makeup Across Cultures

Makeup Across Cultures Mime, France/UK This silent theatrical performer's do all the talking with their face, so having the perfect make-up isa key aspect for their performance. White founda- tion on the face contrasts with the black eyeliner detailing around the eyes to give a more dramatic look. Lips are colored black or red keeping in line with the outfit worn. Co-ordination between outfit and make-up is very important. Halloween, United States From dressing up as ghouls to vam- pires to zombies, Halloween is one day to go wild and uninhibited when it comes to make-up. There's no limita- tion with make-up and disguises; the scarier the better! The pumpkin is a common representation of Halloween and many revellers dress up as pump- kins. The make-up usually involves painting the face pumpkin orange with black liner and lips with different shapes. Another favourite is to go as vampires with fake blood oozing out of gashes on the face. Geisha, Japan Geisha's are female entertainers with very elaborate make-up. It's a long and intensive process to pull off this look, but it's done perfectly to combine sensuality with panache. White foundation is applied to the whole face with black red color for the eyebrows and eyes. Last, but not the least the lips: a touch of red color is ap- plied on the lips to make them sensual and attractive. Kathakali, India Kathakali is one of the most spectacular dance forms of India that has an elaborate make-up style that often lasts for three hours. All the make-up products used are locally sourced, made from natural ingredients such as herbs, rice flour, coconut etc. These ingredients are grounded into a fine paste and used to accentuate the Zulu, Africa Colors to the tribe members represent different things and are used to sym- bolize their flag, warriors and battles. Warriors are the ones donning the make-up as they set out for battle. Black, Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink, Red & White are some of the colors impor- tant to the tribe. Warriors typically paint dashes of red color on their bodies as they head out to fight. Carnival, Brazil Aboriginals, Australia different colors. Glitter and glam is what symbolizes the famed Carni- val. Revellers in their extravagant costumes line the streets of Rio with hours of music, dances, and other Brazilian performances. Bright and colourful make-up marks this event. Glittering eye shadow in blues and purples, bright lips, flushed cheeks and smoky eyes are combined to create the dazzling look of the parade per- Face and body painting is the trademark look of the Aboriginal people, even today. It carries deep spiritual significance for the natives. Scarring and covering the body with natural ingredients like clay and ash was common in the early days. The colors painted are paired- yellow and white or red and white- in ceremo- nies involving women in the community. formers. http://www.kathakalischool.com/Kathakali-Makeup.html http://www.chyaz.com/1206/pumpkin-halloween-make-up-tutorial/ http://www.ehow.com/info_8197719_colors-zulu-tribe.html http://www.allure.com/makeup-looks/2011/halloween-costume-and-makeup-how-tos#slide=9 http://www.japancoolture.com/en/the_geishas_makeup_origins_and_techniques_in_the_geisha_make-up_art http://www.riocostumes.com/carnival-costumes/history.asp http://indiandance.weebly.com/kathakali.html http://makeup.lovetoknow.com/Mime_Makeup http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/art/body.php elf