Dorian Gray Adaptations.

In order for me to develop my Gothic Horror design so that it correctly symbolises my Gothic Novel era when executed onto my model, I have decided to look at some other portrayals and adaptations of my character Dorian Gray. I think it is important for me to consider and look at other sources on my character so that my hair and make-up designs truly reflect the Victorian era which is dominant in the novel and also the emotions and background story told about my character.Considering factors such as the period/time, fashion and resources etc,  when creating a character is important as these all help contribute into your final designs and truly reflect how your character historically should look. Recently I've been considering the continuity assessment whilst planning my final design and feel it would be smart for me to practice and plan my two hair and make-up designs which both historically and aesthetically symbolise my character and Gothic Novel, but without being too difficult to execute within time limited exam conditions. My plan is to create an immaculate and dramatic, hair and face chart and then adapt those designs into a more simpler design.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Directed By Albert Lewin 1945.

The main character Dorian Gray is played by the actor Hurd Hatfield, I thought the chosen actor for this role was very fitting and appropriate for the way Dorian is described in Oscar Wildes' novel. The Dorian in this film is immaculately groomed, handsome, with sleek neat dark hair, he has a handsome face but not as youthful as other actors that have portrayed Dorian Gray before. I feel Hurd Hatfield in this movie fits the role well and also has a dangerous auto about him, maybe because he is some handsome. The hair in this film is not Victorian at all and you can see its heavily influenced by the current 1940 hair trends and not the Victorian era as the hair is quite flat, slicked and face away from the face with no facial hair.

Dorian Gray 1970 By Massimo Dallamano.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorian_Gray_(1970_film)

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Helmet Berger plays as Dorian Gray in this adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel, I found his characteristics very different from other versions of Dorian Gray. I feel Helmut has very handsome features yet doesn't fit the young and innocent persona I feel Dorian Gray has since he doesn't age and charms all his victims. I feel the hairstyle in this image and throughout the film is heavily inspired by the 70's when this film was produced, there is lots of volume and layers in the hair framing and hanging around the face.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray 1976 Directed By John Gorrie.

Dorian Gray is played by Peter Firth, similarly to Shane Briant, he plays a blonde version of Dorian Gray also. I feel this adaptation of Dorian is very youthful and Peter Firth has a very innocent looking and fresh face throughout the film, his hair is very fluffy and thick in this film, which I think is heavily influenced by the era of the 70's at the time. 70's hairstyles were all about volume, shine, height and texture and you can definitely see this being added to this Dorian Gray character. 

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The Picture of Dorian Gray 1973 Author; Oscar Wilde, Directed By Glenn Jordan.

In this portrayal of Dorian Gray the main character is played by Shane Briant, I felt he made a okay Dorian Gray but as a reader of the novel and also comparing it to other adaptations I found it strange to see Dorian as a blonde, as I always think of him as tall, dark, handsome and innocent looking. Shane has a beautiful, young fresh face which fits the character of Dorian Gray well, but the hairstyle and the hair colour threw me off a little bit. Shane Briant also appears much more younger then other portrays of Dorian Gray.

References 
http://hair-and-makeup-artist.com/mens-1970s-hairstyles/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doriangray/facts.html