Beijing opera masks. Face of Chinese tradition
Description
This program enters the world of Beijing opera through the traditional art of mask-making-and through the eyes of 76-year-old Xiang Qi Shang, a celebrated mask maker who has devoted his life to preserving a custom that may yet be lost in China's rush to modernization. Master Xiang demonstrates his remarkable brushwork as he comments on a range of topics, including the use of facial expression to illuminate a character's personality and the application of symbolic colors to aid in audience recognition. Facial painting in Beijing opera is also discussed.
Runtime
17 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2002
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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