In the nineteenth century, Western countries were on the road of industrialization. People lived in a dusty environment all day long, and the social atmosphere became increasingly tense. At this time, the existence of circuses and carnivals provides a magical space that is isolated from reality. Whether aristocrats or commoners, they can regain the pure joy of childhood here. The funny clowns on the gorgeous stage make the audience forget their sorrows. the fountain.
As the king of comedy, the "clown" always draws exaggerated and strong makeup in the public's impression. Through clumsy and comical actions, he creates a huge contrast effect, thereby turning his own pain into the nourishment photo retouching of the audience's laughter. Combining the characteristics of comedy and tragedy, the contradictory mission carried by the clown has also brought inspiration to the literary and artistic circles. The state of mind recognized by the world,[1] or the painter Georges Rouault (Georges Rouault, 1871-1958) portrayed the clown as a suffering saint with a halo
[Figure 1], many works tried to expose the actors behind the heavy makeup The hidden helplessness and struggle indirectly established the classic model of "Tragic clown". There are also clowns in the history of contemporary art, but rather than focusing on the melancholy emotional side of the characters, artists are more willing to subvert the tradition and even use the clown as a medium to discuss moral and aesthetic issues. This article will take this as the starting point. Introduci