Peking Opera make-ups originated in life. The Chou, because of its dramatic role to play, so the nose rubbed a small piece of white powder, commonly known as 'small painted face.' They apply little powder, called 'handsome play', 'plain face', 'and clear face.' Jing and Chou have more complex face painting, especially the Chou are re-applied paint and design, so called 'painted face.' The opera mask, mainly referring to the Chou face painting. Facial make-ups is different in different situation. There are three main features of facial make-ups: contradictory unity of beauty and ugliness, closely related to the role of personality and its stylized design. It is an essential part of Chinese culture. Peking Opera make-ups has been recognized as one of the traditional culture of the Han identity. Peking Opera make-ups art is an art very popular among majority of opera lovers. About sources of facial makeup, the general view is that it comes from mask. Peking Opera make-ups is a special kind of make-up method of Han cultural characteristics.

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