Background
Corey, Irene was born on October 27, 1925 in Givin, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Levering and Vallie Lou (Click) Lockridge.
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The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup by Irene Corey (1991) Hardcover
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Mask of Reality: An Approach to Design for Theatre
(A fresh attack on the designing assignment, this book is ...)
A fresh attack on the designing assignment, this book is more than a philosophy. It is a plan of action from a world-famous designer who starts with the advantage of an extraordinary talent, but then immerses herself in brick-by-brick labour to achieve her ends; who embraces her existing, often limiting conditions, and uses them to discipline her imagination. This book, written with charm, wit, and humanity, and generously illustrated, is directed to the working theatre artist who seeks to expand his own knowledge, enlarge his own experience, explore his own capabilities, achieve his own individual style. (The price has been discounted due to the age of these books.)
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The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup
(Irene Corey's designs have influenced the world of theatr...)
Irene Corey's designs have influenced the world of theatre with mosaic saints, mischievous Reynards, winning Tortoises. Now, from her studio, she writes the first major work on make-up to be published in the last two decades. It is a revolutionary book. She treats the study of make-up as a creative art form. Her methods and techniques - - clearly set forth for the student working from this practical guide beneath his make-up mirror - - open new realms of inspiration for the make-up artist. From her private hoard of priceless pictures - - photographs, illustrations, paintings - - she shares more than 400, many in color. The beginner will find the makup exercise progression unparalleled. It soothes initial fears, opens realms of delight in discovery and mastery. For the first time a make-up book employs transparent overlays to present a unique and logical illustration of the relation between make-up and the underlying skull and muscles. Corey lucidly traces the procedure of designing make-up from photographs. Another first is the unique presentation regarding make-up for complexions other than white. A world-honored designer, Irene Corey approaches the face as if it were a canvas. She reinforces or ignores what nature has given. Her positive and direct style, her sense of humor, her remarkable assemblage of pictorial resources, her creative vision - all make this a refreshing new entrant onto the make-up textbook scene. It is a book with impressive endorsements by leading artists of the American Theatre.
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Irene Corey
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1947; Master of Arts, Baylor University, 1949; student, London Center School Arts & Crafts, 1956; studies with Reynold Arnould, Paris, 1952, 56.
Career
Instructor in art, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1947-1949;
assistant professor, department chair, Georgetown (Kentucky) College, 1952-1960;
designer, Everyman Players, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1960-1972. Co-founder, designer Everyman Players Touring & Production Company, Kentucky and Louisiana, 1957-1972. Co-founder Irene Corey Design Associations, Dallas, since 1983.
Designer/fabricator Barney (T) character for Lyons Group.
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Works
book
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The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup
(Irene Corey's designs have influenced the world of theatr...)
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Mask of Reality: An Approach to Design for Theatre
(A fresh attack on the designing assignment, this book is ...)
-
The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup by Irene Corey (1991) Hardcover
(Edition unstated)
- The Face is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup
- Mask of Reality: An Approach to Design for Theatre by Irene Corey (1968-06-01)
- The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup by Irene Corey (1991-01-01)
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The Face Is a Canvas: The Design and Technique of Theatrical Makeup
Membership
Member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
Interests
Connections
Married Orlin R. Corey, ALug. 25, 1949 (divorced 1973).
