History of Body Painting
Many people have seen the face painting booths at their county fair, or famous actresses such as Demi Moore drawn up for the cover of a magazine in full body paint. What you may not be aware of is that body and face painting has been a part of human culture since the dawn of time. Whether is it painting one's face in camouflage before going to war, or drawing an animal on their face, people have long been attracted to this unique form of art work.
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History
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Body painting had been a part of tribal culture tracing back to the earliest human gatherings. Body painting was often used in ceremonies or for military purposes.
Modern Body Painting
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Modern body painting can be traced back to the 1933 World's Fair where makeup artist Max Factor was arrested for public disturbance when he applied body paint to a nude model.
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Fine Art Body Painting
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During the 1960s, artists began using body paint in high art, and began showcasing their works in galleries and other art venues.
Face Painting
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Face painting has been been used in hunting, ceremonies and military capacities since ancient times. During the 1960s, members of the hippie movement commonly painted flowers or peace symbols on their faces.
Hand Painting
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Paint can also be applied to a person's hands in an artistic fashion. Animals and plants are commonly used themes for hand painting.
Types of Body Paints
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Body paints have to be non-toxic, and usually non-allergenic, to prevent causing any harm to the wearer. Paints are most often applied with the hands, paint brush or sponge.
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Resources
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