Richard Armitage: That Profile! Part 2
“It’s quite funny – no, it’s hilarious to be considered a sex symbol. In school I was a beanpole with a nose I hadn’t grown into.” Richard Armitage, Mirror.co.uk, May 30, 2010
Can we describe his lovely long nose as Aquiline or Roman?
Below are descriptions of three types of noses:
The Roman or Aquiline Nose: This type of nose is convex in shape, like a hook. It is also known as 'hooknose' because of its shape. The word aquiline is derived from the Latin word 'aquilinus' which means 'eagle like'.
The Greek or Straight Nose. This type of nose is perfectly straight with no curves or hooked like shape. It is known as Greek nose because it is generally noticed that the Greek people have this kind of nose.
The Hawk Nose: The hawk nose is so called because it is very convex, to the extent that it almost looks like a bow. It is very thin and sharp as well. Since it resembles the beak of a Hawk, it is known as the hawk nose.
(after Albrecht Durer’s Four Books on Human Proportion, 1528)
Is it a classically proportioned nose like Michelangelo’s David?
Richard’s nose doesn’t look like a hook, or the beak of a hawk, nor is it perfectly straight like the straight nose. I think we need a separate classification for his nose: “The Armitage”
How would you describe "The Armitage" Nose?
(Would love your suggestions in the comments below)
The nose is as unique as the man himself. It is a powerful nose that can be aggressive, but also elegant and aristocratic.
In profile we can truly observe his angular features , including his strong chin, and those surprising long and flirtatious lashes.
It is always surprising to me when he’s in character how different all the elements of his profile can look. Even knowing his profile well, we can still see the different men he’s created.
Does he consciously turn and angle his head to offer a wealth of information about what the character is thinking and feeling…or is it instinct from building his characters layer by layer?
His profile is truly a work of art
How would you describe "The Armitage" Nose?
(Would love your suggestions in the comments below)
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