There are five colors of Peking Opera masks: red, purple, white, blue, green and yellow. What does red mean?

Peking Opera masks are red, purple, white, blue, green, yellow and other colors, among which red represents decent, brave, loyal, enthusiastic and generous people, showing people with a positive image, so when there is a dispute in life, the positive and friendly side is commonly known as a good policeman. The color of Peking Opera facial makeup is very rich, and the color of facial makeup also represents a new personality.

A white face represents treachery and suspicion, while a black face not only represents seriousness and unsmiling, but also symbolizes power, rudeness and boldness. The blue face represents honest and frank and his unruly personality, the purple face represents solemnity, stability and justice, the golden face symbolizes power and solemnity, and the green face represents courage and recklessness.

Characteristics of Peking Opera Facial Mask

Peking Opera facial makeup is a special makeup method with China cultural characteristics. Because every historical figure or a certain kind of figure has a rough spectrum, it is called Facebook. The facial makeup art of Peking Opera is a favorite art of the majority of opera lovers, which is widely popular at home and abroad and is recognized as one of the symbols of China traditional culture.

The main feature of Facebook is the contradictory unity of beauty and ugliness, which is closely related to the character's personality, and its model is stylized. Beijing opera masks can be roughly divided into two categories, one is arts and crafts masks.

This kind of facial makeup is based on the author's own thinking and imagination. On the plaster surface, the author uses painting, weaving, embroidery and other methods to make facial makeup products with different shapes and changeable color patterns. This kind of facial makeup has certain ornamental value. The other is practical facial makeup on the stage. This kind of facial makeup is based on the plot and the needs of the characters in the play. Actors use exaggerated methods to outline different colors, patterns and patterns on their faces.