Tuesday, August 20, 2013

More about face painting art at Shanbanqiao Mask Culture and face painting museum

Written by Mdlovu,
edited by TLAA


The Chinese opera faces are carefully painted and they're virtually as tangible as the characters in the opera that is real. The face paintings dwell on well-designed, beautiful and strong traces of Chinese painting and calligraphy. 


It considers people with the beauty of their wonderful colors, outlines and backgrounds. So that is the reason why the museum has made and completed more than 1000 different faces. Pending the face painting, people are able to gain persistence and determination. 

The Chinese opera faces are carefully painted and they're virtually as tangible as the characters in the opera that is real. 

They can also understand the prominence of Chinese painting and calligraphy art. This is the reason that triggered the owners of the place to continue upholding the culture of face painting. This center is most suitable for families and students to experience the art of Chinese opera faces.  


The paintings are originated from masks used in religious ceremonies, and were widely used in opera and theater performances. One can easily ascertain the character and identity from the face paintings due to the rich patterns and colors. With the sweats and endeavors of actors and artists in generations, the face painting has become an exclusive artistic style and is esteemed by people throughout the world. 

We with the museum manager

This culture helps future generations to know what was happening in the past. The museum manager is always eager to get more designs of face paintings from different people. During our stay at the museum we were also able to design some kind of face painting. In addition to that, there are so many things that are sold at the museum, like perfumes, earrings, bracelets and many more things.


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