the art of makeup elizabeth rauner- swan Throughout history, women have used makeup to express themselves, enhance their appearance or just for fun. Some poeple may not think of makeup as a form of art, but it is absolutely a form of artistic expression. What sets it apart is the personal feeling of creating art on one’s own face and the ability wash it off and create a new look each day. With inspiration from the latest fashion icons, movie stars and their talented makeup artists, the way people apply their makeup changes throughout the decades. These trends in makeup clearly express the fashion trends and culture of that time period and can become an iconic symbol of that era. Two memorable times in makeup history are the 1950s and 1960s has its own identity, with inspiration coming from the most iconic figures in fashion and cinema. The 1960s were a time rebellion against social constraints, which was even mirrored in the makeup trends of that decade. Lesley Hornby, one of the biggest supermodels and fashion icons of the 1960s, wore a unique and modern style of makeup that became her signature look. Her face was kept very natural with minimal makeup, but her eyes were accentuated with dark eyeliner on her lash line and a thin line drawn above the crease of her eye. For a more dramatic look, false lashes were added on the top and bottom of the eye.
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