Complete Collection of Chinese Folk Art (11): Entertainment Edition. Mask and Face Paint Volume

Author: Shandong Education Press / Shandong Friendship Press
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Publish Date: 1993-11-01
Features: "The Art of Entertainment·Mask and Face Paint Volume" is the 11th volume of the entire series. Chinese masks and face paintings possess unique artistic characteristics and cultural connotations. Over the long course of their formation and development, they have been integrated, interdependent, and permeated with primitive music and dance, witchcraft, totem worship, as well as folk songs and dances, operas, and other forms. They vividly reflect the concepts, beliefs, customs, and aesthetic tastes of the Chinese nation from one perspective. China is one of the countries with the longest history and richest variety of masks in the world. This volume collects over 200 representative works, including Nuo opera masks, earth opera masks, Tibetan opera masks, and tunkou masks, which are either fierce and terrifying, strange and mysterious, or handsome and heroic, embodying astonishing spiritual connotations and artistic pursuits. The volume also provides an in-depth discussion on the evolution of face painting art, its patterned colors, artistic features, and functions, with over 300 illustrations in various forms fully showcasing its unique artistic charm.