Folk opera mask

Author: Er Dongqiang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The Nuo ritual originated from primitive religion. In ancient times, with low productivity, people had no means to resist the threats of nature. When faced with natural disasters or calamities, they could only use Nuo rituals, a kind of activity in primitive religious sacrifices, to pray to the gods, expel evil spirits, and avert disasters while bringing blessings. The artistic style of Nuo masks, though robust and rough, reflects the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to color during their creation. The naive folk artistic techniques imbue the masks with vitality, vividly depicting the emotions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, as well as the distinct personalities of deities, ghosts, and legendary figures from folk mythology. These masks are a treasure of Chinese folk cultural art, leaving people in awe.