Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation

Sichuan Opera is a traditional Chinese opera in Chongqing. It is the most well-known local opera in Sichuan and a cultural symbol. This is a cultural symbol passed down through generations of performers. This makeup reflects the personality traits and aesthetic sensibilities of the Sichuan people, a...

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Main Authors: Yating, Wu, Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Rizal, Perumal K. M. W., Velu, Siow, May Ling
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Published: American Linguist Association 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/101351/
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author Yating, Wu
Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Rizal
Perumal K. M. W., Velu
Siow, May Ling
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description Sichuan Opera is a traditional Chinese opera in Chongqing. It is the most well-known local opera in Sichuan and a cultural symbol. This is a cultural symbol passed down through generations of performers. This makeup reflects the personality traits and aesthetic sensibilities of the Sichuan people, as well as the traditional Chinese opera facial makeup art. As a result, Sichuan Opera distinguishes itself from other operas and has become a global symbol of China's strength and resilience. Sichuan Opera facial makeup has a distinct artistic shape, vibrant colours, and intricate decorative patterns. Through their facial makeup, the characters' invisible, abstract and complex inner worlds, thoughts and emotions are displayed incisively and vividly. The pattern design of Sichuan Opera facial makeup reflects the artist's perception of life and opera characters, and it has both artistic and practical value. This paper aims to uncover the artistic value of the Sichuan Opera facial mask's graphic expression through a detailed analysis of the facial makeup structure, lines, and colours. It is no longer limited to opera, but is now widely used as a modelling tool in modern design.
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spelling upm-1013512023-10-04T06:41:52Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/101351/ Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation Yating, Wu Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Rizal Perumal K. M. W., Velu Siow, May Ling Sichuan Opera is a traditional Chinese opera in Chongqing. It is the most well-known local opera in Sichuan and a cultural symbol. This is a cultural symbol passed down through generations of performers. This makeup reflects the personality traits and aesthetic sensibilities of the Sichuan people, as well as the traditional Chinese opera facial makeup art. As a result, Sichuan Opera distinguishes itself from other operas and has become a global symbol of China's strength and resilience. Sichuan Opera facial makeup has a distinct artistic shape, vibrant colours, and intricate decorative patterns. Through their facial makeup, the characters' invisible, abstract and complex inner worlds, thoughts and emotions are displayed incisively and vividly. The pattern design of Sichuan Opera facial makeup reflects the artist's perception of life and opera characters, and it has both artistic and practical value. This paper aims to uncover the artistic value of the Sichuan Opera facial mask's graphic expression through a detailed analysis of the facial makeup structure, lines, and colours. It is no longer limited to opera, but is now widely used as a modelling tool in modern design. American Linguist Association 2022-09-03 Article PeerReviewed Yating, Wu and Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Rizal and Perumal K. M. W., Velu and Siow, May Ling (2022) Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation. Linguistics and Culture Review, 6. 576 - 602. ISSN 2690-103X https://lingcure.org/index.php/journal/article/view/2200 10.21744/lingcure.v6nS2.2200
spellingShingle Yating, Wu
Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Rizal
Perumal K. M. W., Velu
Siow, May Ling
Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation
title Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation
title_full Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation
title_fullStr Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation
title_full_unstemmed Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation
title_short Examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the Sichuan Opera and its interpretation
title_sort examine the significance of the facial makeup pattern used in the sichuan opera and its interpretation
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