Clown Coloring Pages

The profession first appeared in the 16th century and it was then that the first circus show featuring it took place. Translated from Icelandic it means a clumsy, funny person. It is here that you will find a collection of paintings that refer to the circus.

Information

This character is distinguished by a special makeup, which is distinguished mainly by white and red colors. An interesting fact is that during the performance this character does not say anything but makes funny sounds or gestures. The most important role in their performances, however, is played by facial and body expressions.

Clothing
It usually consists of very many bright colors. The pants are usually darker colors . It is often a combination of blue with orange. The upper part of the garment is usually accompanied by the color yellow along with orange.

Trivia

1. Origins of the Clowns: Clowns have a long history, dating back to antiquity. The first records of clown-like characters date back to ancient Greece and Rome, where actors used distinctive makeup and costumes to elicit laughter.
2. Clowns in Medicine: In the 19th century, clowns began appearing in hospitals to make children laugh and help them cope with difficult health situations. This gave rise to the movement known today as "clown therapy."
3. Clown Makeup: The clown's distinctive makeup, with bright colors and clear contouring around the eyes and mouth, is designed to exaggerate facial expressions to inspire joy and laughter.
4. Body Language: Clowns often use exaggerated movements and facial expressions to communicate, as their audiences can be diverse in language and culture.
5. Auguste and the White Clowns: In traditional clowning, there are two main characters - Auguste and the White Clown. Auguste is a clown of chaos and awkwardness, wearing colorful, unevenly stitched clothes. The White Clown, on the other hand, is elegant, with proudly worn clothes and characterized by subtle humor.
6. Bozo, the Famous TV Clown: Bozo the Clown is a clown character who gained enormous popularity on American television in the 1950s and 1960s. His show combined fun, contests and interaction with children.
7. Pop Culture and Clowns: Clowns often appear in popular culture, both in movies and literature. Examples include the character Pennywise from Stephen King's novel "It" and film adaptations.
8. Clown Phobia: Coulrophobia is a term used to describe an irrational fear of clowns. Some people suffer from this phobia, which can be caused by the exaggerated appearance of clowns.
9. International Clown Day: The holiday is celebrated on August 1. It is an opportunity to honor the work of clowns and their contribution to entertainment and therapy.
10. Clowns Without Borders: The Clowns Without Borders organization brings together clowns who travel to areas affected by conflict, poverty or disasters to bring smiles and a moment of joy to children and adults.