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Table of Contents

Page 4- What a clown is

Page 6- Clown History

Page 8- White face Clown and its Appearance

Page 10- White face Clown character

Page 12- Auguste Clown and its Appearance

Page 14- Auguste character

Page 16- Contra-Auguste Clown

Page 18- Contra-Auguste Skills

Clowns are comic performers stereotypically 

characterized by the grotesque image of the circus 

clowns. Also characterized by their stylistic 

makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large 

footwear, and red nose.

The humor in clowning comes form the self-

depicting actions of the performer, rather than the 

audience laughing with the performing as in 

common with other forms of comedy.

Clown History

The most ancient clowns have been found 

in the Fifth dynasty of Egypt, around 2400 

BCE. Clowns have traditionally served a 

sorio-religious and psychological role. They 

also served as roles of priest and clowns 

have been held by the same people. 

Clowning was developed from a broad 

tradition of historical performances, and it is 

difficult to point out a singular tradition or 

even a few different ones as being the primary 

precursors to clowns.

Whiteface clown is seemingly dignified and serious 

and is the most ancient type of clown. 

Classic Appearance-   Traditionally the White face clown 

uses "clown white makeup" to cover his or her entire 

face and neck with none of the underlying flesh color 

showing. In the European White face makeup, the ears 

are painted red. Features in red and black, are delicate. 

He or she is traditionally costumed for more 

extravagant than the other two clown types. 

Sometimes wearing a ruffled collar and pointed hat.

White face Clown Character: The character 

white face is typically serious, all knowing, 

bossy and cocky. He is the ultimate authority 

figure. He serves the role of "straight man" 

and sets up situations that can be turned 

funny. 

Auguste Appearance: The Auguste face base makeup 

color is a variation of pink, red or tan rather than 

white. Features are exaggerated in size and are 

typically red and black in color. The mouth is thickly 

outlined with white, as are the eyes. The Auguste is 

dressed in either well-fitted garb or in a costume that 

does not fit. It is either oversize or to small. Bold 

colors, large prints or patterns and suspenders often 

characterize Auguste costumes.

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