Discussion Questions: Japanese Culture: Kabuki Makeup
What purpose does makeup serve in Kabuki theater? Compare and contrast this to the use of makeup in Western theater.How does makeup in Kabuki dramas help set the stage and story for the characters?What do you think about the comment that Kabuki makeup “is like a living painting”?How do eyebrows and eye makeup distinguish social classes in Kabuki drama?According the Sato, what percentage of characterization is made with makeup?The use of colors in Kabuki makeup is symbolic. Do you associate certain traits or feelings with specific colors?
