A clown is a person who performs physical comedy and arts in an open-ended fashion, typically while wearing distinct makeup or costuming and reversing folkway-norms. The art of …

One thing’s for sure, clowns seem to always be in the popular imagination. Here’s a list of 10 famous clowns—some nice, others not so much.

Muhammad Ali with clowns Charlie Frye and Skeeter Reece in 1980. Paul Hunt – gymnast clown; Pierre Étaix (1928–2016), French clown, comedian and filmmaker; Pogo the Clown - American …

2025年1月19日 · clown, familiar comic character of pantomime and circus, known by distinctive makeup and costume, ludicrous antics, and buffoonery, whose purpose is to induce hearty …

2010年10月29日 · A history of clowns and clowning, from ancient times to the modern day. From Greek theater, to jesters, to modern day clowns

Besides providing excellent entertainment, clowns are an important figure due to the influence they have on us. Amazingly, they bring us far more than just laughter. Instead, they trigger a …

2024年10月21日 · Clowns have lengthy been a staple of enjoyment evoking laughter pleasure and from time to time even worry. Their painted faces exaggerated expressions and quirky …

2024年2月14日 · The earliest precursors to what we recognize today as clowns can be traced back to the prehistoric “trickster” figures, present in many indigenous cultures, embodying …

Whether dressed up for a birthday party or in an elaborate circus act, clowns are a reminder of the colourful jesters of history and their lasting impact on the world. Clowns have ancient roots that …

2023年12月1日 · This article explores the fascinating and dark history of clowns. What about clowns throughout the ages has led to the common portrayal of them as evil?