POSTMODERN CONDITION IN COMMUNICATION THROUGH CHARACTER MAKEUP IN DRAMA “LAH” (HUNT)

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze features of correlation and signification through makeup of character “Matusorn” in drama “Lah” (Hunt). The study revealed that makeup transformed former media into another message in recent media and the condition in postmodern influencing meaning in 6 dimensions including 1) makeup signification through semiology using symbol and using binary opposition 2) intertextuality using trace to show more explicit intertextuality and using allusion to show implicit intertextuality 3) reproduction of representative image that included various intensity 4) implosion of meaning was consisted of implosion of Matusorn and other characters and implosion of reality and imagination 5) collage of makeup between structure of makeup and basic composition of arts and collage of makeup, hair style, costume and ornament and 6) deconstruction to show self of communication from senders for meaning in different status, role and context.