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Make-up has enabled transformation in many cultures throughout
time. Examples of process include video footage of Rudolf Nureyev
methodically distorting his features to portray Petrouchka
to Blatas' painting of Joel Grey becoming The Emcee. Illustrations
of recognizable finished made-up faces range from Kabuki to
the horror film characterizations of Lon Chaney to the invented
species that populate Star Trek: Voyager and Deep
Space Nine.
Wood block print by Hasegawa Sadanobu III showing
a Kabuki master in the "arrow-head" makeup and costume,
representing chivalry, courage and determination.1952
Billy Rose Theatre Collection
Photograph of Jerome Robbins in the Ballet Theatre
production of Petrouchka, no photographer credit, 1942
Jerome Robbins Dance Division
