The American film industry gave rise to makeup as we know it today. The needs of art directors would herald the inventions of lip gloss, mascara, fake lashes and much more.
As some say, "Life imitates Art."
A booming film industry influenced the world and the cosmetics industry. Women found it acceptable to accentuate their features on a daily basis.
In Japan, Tattoos were used as punishment for criminals as early as 600AD. Around the Edo Period (17th-19th Century), tattoos regain a decorative light with the rise in popularity of block printing. In the 20th Century, however, tattooing is outlawed and public display is banned in an effort to "Protect the image of Japan."
Meanwhile, in early 20th Century America, Tattoos and Body Piercings are staples of sideshow attractions in the traveling circus.
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In 1933, Max Factor (the inventor of your lovely lip gloss and pioneer of nail polish) body painted a model at the Chicago World's Fair and was arrested for causing a public disturbance. If you're familiar with the work of Andy Golub, you've heard this story before.
The Hippie Movement of the 1960s jump-started the body painting revival we are familiar with today.
Around the same time, ear piercings move back in style. It wasn't until the 1990s that the popular body piercings of today began to take hold.
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I highly recommend the documentary "Modify" for those interested in the evolution of body modification (that includes, makeup, plastic surgery, piercings, suspension, implants, you name it). In the film, they speak with Fakir Musafar whom experimented with and popularized some of the modifications we know of today. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fakir_Mu…
Nail coloring has symbolized wealth and status all the way back to Ancient Egypt. In the early 1900s, simple glosses and tints were preferred. The automotive industry and the invention of automobile paint would lead to the development of colored nail glosses. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_pol…
What about hairstyles you say? Check out "A Visual History of Hair." www.squidoo.com/wayhair
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I hope you enjoyed the Body Art Spotlight! Please stick around for Project Educated: Body Art January 30th - February 5th.
