Clown History

In the Middle Ages (around the year 500 AD to 1500 AD) there is a clown character who is very famous. European Community, especially Italy, known as arlecchino or harlequin, popularized the group plays commedia dell `arte. Costumes used to be very simple. 

Meanwhile, a clown outfit as it is now known, the real development of the ever popular costume in Germany and the UK, around the 18th century AD At that time, looks and style so popular pantomime Pickellherring. Character, clothes and shoes "baggy" (greatness), headgear colors, and large circular lace around the neck of the clown. 

In the 18th century AD is also, clown became an important part of the circus. Understandably, circus attraction usually filled with scenes of thrilling acrobatics. Now, the presence of a strange creature laughter anglers can relax again expected nerves are stretched. Until now, the action remains the clowns agenda had been waiting for. 

One of the pioneers of the use of modern clown costumes, and circus star in the early 18th century AD, is a character created JOCY Joseph Grimaldi. It is said that excess JOCY made remembered in history is the ability to turn clowns character played. JOCY not only funny, but also play a sense of audience, through the expression of sadness, even fear.