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Originally Posted by theAlphaDuck
hmm i would say the first could be the artist....
but the makeup etc...is all decided FOR the geshia...
so i would not call her an artist.....
the girl is the canvass...the geshia is the art....
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That is illogical. If the person's art (in this case makeup) is decided for them then they who practice it are not artists?!?! Then most musicians are not artists because they perform the works of other composers. A painter who uses the same canvas, paints and technique is not an artist, only the first to do so was. That is ridiculous.
The Geisha is an artist. An visual artist in her appearance, as much of an artist of movement as a ballerina in her practiced walk, posture, and practices while serving, and a musical artist in her preformance of any signing or playing of instruments (which they are trained to do as well), and most importantly an artist in making others relax and enjoy their time with them. If you were ever required by your profession to entertain a businessman that you had no connection with (or maybe even disliked) you would know what truly artistic skill is required to keep them relaxed and entertained through an evening with his colleagues.
To me a Geisha is an artist of the highest calibre.