STUDY ON APPLICATION OF MASK-LIKE FACIAL MAKEUP OF CHINESE BEIJING OPERA IN FASHION DESIGN

Abstract

In order to explore the cultural value of Chinese opera, this paper discusses the lavishness of Beijing Opera from a design perspective. this paper finds that the movement, narration, cue, costume, stage props and mask like facial make-ups (Lianpu) in the performance all have their specific symbolic meanings and aesthetic content. Lines, patterns and color of mask-like facial makeup indicate the traits and dispositions of the characters, such as loyalty, wickedness, righteousness, and evilness, as well as the norms of interpersonal relationships in the Chinese culture and society. This study aims to explore the mask-like facial makeup of Chinese Beijing Opera, analyze the meanings of different masks, establish the designing rules based on expert opinions, and apply such designing rules to fashion design. The findings are expected to bring new insights to the art of Chinese opera and propose image transformation design as reference for cultural and creative design.