What kind of play has a wooden mask?

Woodcarving mask of Anshun local opera in Guizhou.

Guizhou Anshun local opera is one of the local operas in Guizhou province, which combines local traditional culture and folk art and is famous for its unique performance form and characteristic facial makeup. Woodcarving facial makeup is a major feature of Anshun local opera and has become one of the representatives of local opera culture.

1, the characteristics of Anshun local opera:

Anshun local opera is one of the representatives of Guizhou local traditional opera, which originated in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Usually with historical stories and folklore as the theme, there are various forms of performances, such as singing, speaking, reading, playing and tea. It has rich vocal cavity and unique performance skills. The most distinctive feature is its mask.

2, the production and characteristics of woodcarving mask:

The woodcarving facial makeup in Anshun local opera is one of the treasures of opera culture. Most of these masks are hand-made by woodcarvers, with exquisite craftsmanship and many processes, including material selection, cutting and molding, and carving details. Masks are rich and varied in shape, with distinctive local characteristics, and are often vivid with historical figures, myths and legends or various animal images as their themes.

3, the meaning and inheritance of the mask:

Woodcarving mask plays an important role in Anshun local opera. It is not only a performance prop for actors, but also a symbol of drama character and role characteristics. Different masks represent different personalities, identities and destinies. Some masks show heroism, some show comedy, and some show the joys and sorrows of dramatic characters.

4. Inheritance and development of mask culture;

The woodcarving facial makeup of Anshun local opera not only embodies the unique charm of local opera culture, but also is a kind of cultural inheritance and artistic expression. With the development of the times and cultural exchanges, woodcarving masks are constantly innovating and developing, combining modern aesthetic and artistic elements, moving towards a more diversified and open development path, attracting more young people's attention and participation.

The woodcarving facial makeup of Anshun local opera is a beautiful landscape in China opera culture. With its unique local characteristics and exquisite production technology, it shows the rich and colorful traditional opera culture in Guizhou, and has also become one of the precious heritages of China traditional art and culture.