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Title: The Art of Theatrical Make-up

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Summary: "The Art of Theatrical Make-up" by Cavendish Morton is a practical guide on the art of stage makeup written in the early 20th century. This instructional publication explores the methods and techniques necessary for theatrical makeup, aiming to assist actors in transforming their appearances to fit a wide array of characters. Through a combination of personal anecdotes and instructional insights, Morton presents a comprehensive approach to makeup that blends artistry with psychological understanding. The book is structured into various chapters that cover topics such as designing characters, applying makeup, and the different materials involved. Morton emphasizes the importance of understanding both the physical and emotional characteristics of a role, encouraging actors to closely study their intended characters and experiment with their own features to create a believable portrayal. The illustrations throughout the book serve as visual guides, showcasing the transformative power of makeup in theater and offering practical demonstrations of techniques for altering one's appearance, from simple enhancements to complex characterizations. Overall, this work stands as a valuable resource for actors, makeup artists, and theater enthusiasts alike, providing insight into the intricate and often underappreciated art of theatrical makeup. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Morton, Cavendish

EBook No.: 56617

Published: Feb 21, 2018

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Theatrical makeup

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Art of Theatrical Make-up

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Christopher Wright and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Art of Theatrical Make-up" by Cavendish Morton is a practical guide on the art of stage makeup written in the early 20th century. This instructional publication explores the methods and techniques necessary for theatrical makeup, aiming to assist actors in transforming their appearances to fit a wide array of characters. Through a combination of personal anecdotes and instructional insights, Morton presents a comprehensive approach to makeup that blends artistry with psychological understanding. The book is structured into various chapters that cover topics such as designing characters, applying makeup, and the different materials involved. Morton emphasizes the importance of understanding both the physical and emotional characteristics of a role, encouraging actors to closely study their intended characters and experiment with their own features to create a believable portrayal. The illustrations throughout the book serve as visual guides, showcasing the transformative power of makeup in theater and offering practical demonstrations of techniques for altering one's appearance, from simple enhancements to complex characterizations. Overall, this work stands as a valuable resource for actors, makeup artists, and theater enthusiasts alike, providing insight into the intricate and often underappreciated art of theatrical makeup. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Morton, Cavendish

EBook No.: 56617

Published: Feb 21, 2018

Downloads: 110

Language: English

Subject: Theatrical makeup

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.