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Death Masks of the Famous

Postmortem Celeb Faces

— April 24, 2008 — Unique
Death masks have been around for a very long time. They come from the practice of making a plaster mold of a person's face postmortem for portraits, paintings, as remembrance etc. Death masks exist of very famous people such as Abraham Lincoln, Alfred Hitchcock, the German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche, pop culture icon James Dean to name just a few.

By nature, humans tend tp shy away from the subject of death; no one enjoys being reminded of their own mortality. But there is the other side of that nature that is morbidly obsessed with and intrigued by the prospect of our inevitable demise.

Now, pull yourself together and take a look at these five masks of famous people. Some are very recognizable while others are not. But they are all fascinating. Do you agree?

1. Alfred Hitchcock
2. James Dean
3. Benjamin Franklyn
4. George Washington
5. George Reeves
Trend Themes
1. Digital Death Masks - The use of digital technology to create postmortem facial reconstructions offers a modern twist on traditional death masks, providing a more realistic and accessible way to remember and honor famous individuals.
2. Virtual Memorials - The rise of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies presents an opportunity to create immersive virtual memorials that allow people to interact with lifelike representations of famous individuals, preserving their legacies in a unique and engaging way.
3. Celebrity Death Mask Collectibles - The growing interest in morbid curiosities and celebrity culture has fueled a market for collectible death masks, offering a niche avenue for enthusiasts to own a piece of famous individuals' postmortem legacy.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can leverage its capabilities to create accurate replicas of death masks, allowing individuals to have personalized mementos of famous individuals' faces postmortem.
2. Funeral Services - Funeral service providers have an opportunity to offer customized death mask creation services as a unique and meaningful way for families to honor their deceased loved ones.
3. Art and Collectibles - The art and collectibles industry can explore the production and sale of limited edition replicas of famous death masks, capitalizing on the fascination with morbid curiosities and celebrity culture.
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