Widely referred to as the "bible of stage makeup," the timely revision of this classic addresses principles and techniques in the use of makeup for the contemporary performer. This extensive exploration of the application and use of stage makeup and makeup for a variety of performance venues covers [...]

In this highly praised volume, Richard Corson chronicles the pursuit of beauty from Ancient Egypt to the present day, concentrating mainly on makeup traditions of the Western world, with examples from other countries included for comparison. Corson describes the cosmetics with which men and women ha[...]