The art of facial makeups in Chinese operas boasts a long history. In ancient China, there was a form of dance called "nun", which was performed at ritual ceremonies to frighten off the ghosts and evil souls to relieve people of epidemics.
Facial makeups are a special art in Chinese operas, which distinctly show the appearances of different roles as well as their dispositions and moral qualities by means of artistic exaggeration combined with truthful portrayal and symbolism. Facial makeups also serve to express praise or condemnation toward the characters. Different color such as red, yellow, blue, white, black, purple, green, gold and silver are used for facial makeups. Red indicates devotion, courage and uprightness. Yellow signifies fierceness, ambition and cool-headedness.
VIGMA proudly presents the Chinese Opera collection Billiard Ball Set, which incorporates the long history of Chinese opera into the western pool game.
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