Creating a role though make-up
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Make Up Creating a role though make-up |
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First, wax is applied to the eyebrows and oil is spread on the areas where make-up is to be applied to help the make-up stick. |
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Oshiroi, or white face cream, is applied as a base. The shade of white depends on the role to be played: young or old, princess or commoner, or any other number of factors |
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Mehari, or red lines, are added to accent the eyes, and eyebrows are drawn in. The eyebrows are one of the most important aspects of expressing the role to be played. A small amount of lipstick is applied to further express the characteristics of the role. |
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Make-up is applied not only to create a pretty face, but is also a way for the actor to get into character. It provides a chance for the actor to actually become his role. |
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Finished. |
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Make-up provides an outer expression of the heart. |
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