Midterm Project

for
Foreign Language

Submitted To:
Mark Wabingga

Submitted By:
Alemania, Christine Anne
Belgira, Jesiel Mae
Cervantes, Anderson
Gener, Daryl Joyce
Patron, Mark Anthony

Date Submitted:
September 20, 2019
“KABUKI JAPANESE MAKE UP”
 Kabuki makeup is a better-known traditional Japanese
makeup look seen in an actors in Kabuki theatre, which enjoys a
few similarities with Geisha makeup, such as the pale face and red
color around the eyes. Applying Kabuki makeup can take several
hours. The most prominent colors in Kabuki makeup are red, pink
and blue, along with the background of white and the dramatic
black accents. Each color represents something different- Red:
Anger or passion, Pink: Youth, Dark blue: Sadness, Light blue:
Peace and Black: Fear. While women usually concentrate
cosmetics around their eyes, cheeks and lips, Kabuki actors use
their entire face as a painting canvas.

Most Japanese women aren't Geisha and you won't see

Kabuki makeup outside of the theater, but knowing a bit about the
cosmetic traditions of this Asian nation is sure to enlighten. It's
especially interesting to note the differences between traditional
Japanese makeup and modern makeup for women all around the
globe. The desire to be beautiful is as old as history. In Japan,
beauty has long been associated with a light skin tone. During the
Nara Period, women painted their face with a white powder
called oshiroi, and in the Heian Period, a white facial color
continued to stand as a symbol of beauty.

Kumadori is the stage makeup worn by kabuki actors, mostly

when performing kabuki plays in the aragoto style. The term also
applies to a painting method in which two brushes are used
simultaneously, one for the color and the other used to create
shading or other details. Kumadori makeup generally consists of
brightly coloured stripes or patterns over a white foundation, the
colours and patterns symbolising aspects of the character. Though
kumadori was originated and developed extensively by members
of the Ichikawa Danjūrō family of actors, some conventions are
creations of the Onoe Kikugorō line.
 We chose Kabuki Japanese Make Up since it is a popular
trademark of Japan and it has been present for decades until now.
As you can see in the pictures there’s also flowers painted on the
face, it the most well-known Cherry Blossoms of Japan.The cherry
blossom (sakura) has been celebrated in Japan for many centuries
and holds a very particular place in Japanese culture. Although
there are many varieties of cherry tree in Japan, most bloom for
just a couple of days in spring.

The cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura, are well

known around the world for their radiant, delicate and transient
beauty. However they are more than simply beautiful trees, as the
sakura have powerful ties to Japan’s history, culture and identity.
Originally used to divine the year’s harvest, Sakura came to
embody Wabi-sabi philosophy and shinto ideals of impermanence,
hope and renewal and are now one of Japan’s most iconic natural
symbols. Adding to their magic and mystique, the sakura are
usually only in full bloom for around one week. For many Japanese,
the blooming of the cherry blossom trees symbolizes human life,
transience and nobleness. The Japanese love to celebrate and
cherish the cherry blossoms trees during the limited flowering
period and many people hold ‘flower watching’ parties known as
hanami. You simply cannot travel to Japan in spring without
appreciating the beauty of the sakura and experiencing a hanami
party for yourself.