Clown

 Clown

A clown is a person who uses physical humor, arts, and an open mind to perform comedy and arts.

usually when donning distinctive makeup

or by dressing up and inverting folkways.

Paul Cézanne's Pierrot and Harlequin, 1898, medium

physical humor

miming, acting

Types

the circus, modern

comedy, a circus,

a theater, a tv show,

film

predecessor arts

Jester

derivative arts

Harqleuinade,

comedian

Originating aria=====18th-21st century

History 

The first known clowns date to Egypt's Fifth Dynasty, roughly 2400 BC.[5] Court jesters, however,

In the past, clowns have played social, religious, and psychological roles.

traditionally, priest and clown roles

held by the same individuals.[5]

According to Peter Berger, "It seems plausible."

that nonsense and fools, like belief systems and

magic, satisfy some ingrained wants.

in the human race.

[6] Because of this,

Clowning is frequently regarded as

crucial component of physical preparation

discipline in perform

ance, in part because

Tricky subjects may be handled, but they also call for a lot of play and risk on the part of the performer.

[7]

The word "clown" has been used in anthropology

expanded to include similar jester or fool

individuals from non-Western civilizations. A

community where such clowns are prevalent

Clown positions are regarded as crucial

societies, as well as a clown character

recognized to be used in a religious or ritual context

as a clown in ritual.In Lakota, a person is known as a Heyoka, and  Those from the Dakota culture who reside outside the limitations of traditional cultural roles,performing the part of a backwards-doing everything. Sometimes a Winkte is the finest choice to play the Heyoka role.

Clowning has a long history among numerous indigenous communities. The technique of Canadian clowning created byRichard Pochinko

and furthered by his former apprentice,

Sue Morrison, combines European and

Native American clowning techniques. In

this tradition, masks are made of clayThe circus clown tradition

developed out of earlier

comedic roles in theatre

or Varieté shows during

the 19th to mid 20th

centuries. This

recognizable character

features outlandish

costumes, distinctive

makeup, colorful wigs,

exaggerated footwear,

and colorful clothing, with

the style generally being

designed to entertain

large audiences.

Joseph Grimaldi, who played the first widely recognized clown,

also authored the

classic whiteface

makeup artistry). In the

He increased in the early 1800s

the Clown's function in the

formation of the harlequinade

one of the British

plays, particularly at

the Royal Theatre, Drury

Lane and Sadler's Wells

Covent Garden and Wells

theatres. He changed,

prevailing in Lo

ndon

humorous stage that

while the creator's eyes are closed. A

mask is made for each direction of the

medicine wheel. During this process, the

clown creates a personal mythology that

explores their personal experiences.harlequinade Clowns

became known as "Joey",

and both the nickname

and Grimaldi's whiteface

make-up design are still

used by other clowns.[11]

The comedy that clowns

perform is usually in the

role of a fool whose

everyday actions and

tasks become

extraordinary—and for

whom the ridiculous, for a

short while, becomes

ordinary. This style of

comedy has a long