Make-up as a space of semiotic communication

The purpose of the article is to study peculiarities semiotic communication in make-up art.
 methodology. New methodological principles training, which are based on intersection cultural and art history approaches, will be proposed. Particular attention paid make-up.
 results. Having studied construction functioning as a symbolic system, it has been proven that complex structure communication. It can traced its units (color, line, etc.) their interaction, well multi-layered reference recipient, most vividly reflected theatrical Thus, space playing considered two main vectors: 1) between signs structures scheme; 2) communications composing makeup from external environment.
 Therefore, solve problems art, sufficient should both detailed processing schemes question authorship context dialogue, multiplicity interpretations, contexts meanings.
 scientific novelty. Along with studies semiotics theatre, separate direction research proposed — make-up. This provide new opportunities for researchers experts understanding culture general.
 practical significance. results used scientific, creative pedagogical activities specialized educational institutions, by directors-producers performances, programs, actors artists involved these productions theoretical tasks.