152 Pages
by
Routledge
152 Pages
by
Routledge
152 Pages
by
Routledge
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Theatrical Makeup clearly and concisely explains the basics of theatrical makeup techniques to allow stage actors to put their best face forward!
Readers will gain understanding of the physiology of the human face and, using cream based makeup, as well as commercial cosmetics, learn how to contour it to suit the character with the use of highlight and shadow. Hundreds of full color... Read more
Acknowledgements
Introduction
- Tools and materials
- Safety and Hygiene
- Foundation
- Contouring
- Natural beauty and health
- Manipulating the bone structure
- Glamour
- Manipulating cartilage, muscle and fat
- Aging
- Skin textures and abnormalities
- Applying Facial Hair and Prosthetics
- Cross-gender
- Historical Period and Theatricalized Makeup
- Makeup Worksheets
Biography
Sharon Sobel is Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer at University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has taught Stage Makeup at the college level since 1990. She has lead multiple KCACTF workshops in makeup design and application and served as guest respondent for student makeup designs. She has designed and draped costumes and served as advisor for makeup for over 100 productions and is a member of United Scenic Artists of America. She is also a recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Gold Medallion. Professor Sobel is the author of Draping Period Costumes: Classical Greek to Victorian, published by Focal Press.
