Chinese opera is also known as Beijing opera.
Chinese Opera Masks are used during Chinese Opera performances.
They were based on old tales of heroes and the supernatural.
For two hundred years the operas were usually performed for royal families. The performers used to wear masks but they changed this because people couldn’t see their facial expressions. They are made by using different coloured paint: black, red, yellow, purple, blue, white and green to paint their faces in interesting designs and patterns.
Each mask symbolises different gods the Chinese believe in. The main colours used for gods and spirits are gold and silver. The main colour used on the face shows the character’s personality.
By The Arts and Crafts Group (CA)
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CA, this is an excellent report. You have included so many interesting facts about these masks. It is interesting to learn about how the masks were used in Chinese opera.
I would like to find out how they are actually made - are they paper or porcelain? Maybe you can find out about his and include it in your report. Will you also be making your own one?
-Mrs P
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