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Facial Make-up Painting

2008-10-22By Leeloo
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The origin of facial make-up used in Peking Opera can be traced back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties Period, more than 1,400 years ago, when leading actors used to wear masks. As the operatic arts developed, performers gradually took off their masks and painted colourful patterns on their faces instead so people could better see their facial expressions.

                                 facial make-up painting

Facial make-up enables audiences to grasp the personality of a character portrayed and the characters social status at a glance.

                                 mokey facial make-up painting

Many societies in the world adopt colours associated with symbolic meanings. The same is true in China and in Peking Opera.

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