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Helena Chalmers

The Art of Make-Up

Helena Chalmers

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English
Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026
Acting techniques; Theatre: technical & background skills; Cosmetics, hair & beauty
""The Art of Make-Up"" is a comprehensive and practical manual dedicated to the craft of cosmetic application for both the stage and everyday life. This work serves as an essential resource for actors, performers, and students of cosmetology, meticulously detailing the methods used to transform the human face through the artful use of greasepaint, powders, and liners. By exploring the technical requirements of creating a wide array of characters and effects, the text highlights the intersection of artistry and physical transformation.

The book delves into the science of lighting and color, explaining how various stage environments and early film settings affect the appearance of makeup. From basic corrective techniques and beauty enhancements to the complex requirements of aging, ethnic characterization, and historical period styles, ""The Art of Make-Up"" offers timeless advice on achieving professional results. Whether focusing on the subtle nuances required for the camera or the bold strokes needed for the theater, this guide emphasizes the importance of makeup as a vital tool for artistic expression and character development. Its value lies in its preservation of early 20th-century beauty standards and its foundational approach to professional stagecraft.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Imprint:   Tradd Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   426g
ISBN:   9781025282213
ISBN 10:   1025282213
Pages:   178
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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