Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Activity Sheet 8
in
MAPEH (Arts)
Quarter 2 - Week 5:
Traces the external (foreign) and internal
(indigenous) influences that are reflected in
the design of an artwork and in the making
of a craft.
(A8PL-IIh-4)
 PEKING OPERA FACE PAINTING / KOREAN MASKS

LET US KNOW

In East Asia, paintings is one of their highest form of arts. They used
different materials as canvas for their painting. In theatrical performances,
they wear mask or paint their faces like in Kabuki of Japan, Peking Opera of
China and Korea.

As we move along, we will have further discussion about face painting

in Peking Opera and Korean masks. We will learn the meaning of colors in
their face painting and masks making.

LET US REVIEW

Let us recall, what is the meaning of the following colors in Kabuki of

Japan.

1. dark red 2. black

3. purple

4. dark blue
5. light green

LET US STUDY

Performers from Kabuki of Japan and Peking Opera of China usually

paint their faces depending on the character they are portraying. While in
Korean theatrical performances, they wear masks.

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 Peking opera, or Beijing
opera is the most dominant form
of Chinese opera which combines
music, vocal performance, mime,
dance and acrobatics. It originated
in Beijing, China in the middle of
Qing dynasty (1636–1912) and
became fully developed and
recognized in the middle of 19th
century.

Peking opera face-painting http://www.chinatouronline.com/china-

travel/beijing/beijing-attractions/Peking-
also known as Jingju Lianpu is done
Opera_680.html
with different colors in relation with
the personification of character being portrayed and historical assessment.
Hero type characters are normally painted in simple colors, while enemies,
bandits, rebels and others have more complicated designs on their faces.
Jingiu Lianpu is a traditional way of make-up in Chinese operas and
Lianpu is called the face mask.

MEANING OF COLORS FOR FACE PAINTING:

Guan Ju - Red indicates devotion, courage,

bravery, uprightness and loyalty.

Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

Huang Pang - Yellow signifies fierceness,

ambition and cool-headedness.

Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

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 Zhu Wen - A green face tells the audience that the
character is not only impulsive and violent, he
also lacks self-restraint.

Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

Zhang Fei - Black symbolizes roughness and

fierceness. The black face indicates either a rough
and bold character or an impartial and selfless
personality.

Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

Lian Po - Purple stands for uprightness and cool-

headedness. While a reddish purple face indicates
a just and noble character.

Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

Cao Cao - white suggests treachery, suspiciousness

and craftiness. It is common to see the white face of
the powerful villain on stage.

Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

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 Jiang Gan - The clown or chou in Chinese Opera
has special makeup patterns called xiaohualian
(the petty painted face). Sometimes a small patch of
chalk is painted around the nose to show a mean
and secretive character. At times, the xiaohualian is
also painted on a young page or jesting to enliven
up the performance.

Note: Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

Note: Gold and silver colors are usually used for gods and spirits.

KOREAN MASKS

Korean masks, also known as tal or t'al, introduced with religious

meaning which also have religious or artistic influence. Korea has a rich
history of masks. They use it in funeral services to help extradite evil spirits,
in theatre plays dating back to the prehistoric age, and also used for
shamanistic rites and were kept within temples where they were honored
with offerings.

http://weyesweb.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/maskschun
http://weyesweb.wordpress.com/category/korean-dance
gsungjungetty.jpg

The roles of colors in Korean masks:

1. Black, Red and White – Bright and vibrant colors that help establish the
age and race of the figure
2. Half Red and Half White mask - symbolize the idea that the wearer has
two fathers, Mr. Red and Mr. White
3. Dark-faced mask - indicates that the character was born of an adulterous

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 mother

Some masks have moving parts like winking or shifting eyes and
moving mouths. To further add to the lifelike features of the masks, black
fabric is draped from the top of the mask over the wearer's head to simulate
hair.

http://www.koreanarts.com/screens_
masks/wae-jang-nyo_mask.htm
http://www.masksoftheworld.com/Ori
http://www.masksoftheworld.com/Ori
ent/Korea%20Mask%20Red%20White.
ent/Korea%20Mask%20Black.htm
htm

LET US PRACTICE

Identify the meaning of colors in the following mask.

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Note: Images copied from Music and Arts of Asia 8, Learner’s Module 8 page 255 – 257

LET US REMEMBER

The performers in China usually paint their faces depending on the

character they are portraying. Peking Opera, also known as Beijing Opera
or Jingju Lianpu. Originally, Lianpu is called false mask.

Korean don’t paint faces, instead uses mask in their performances.

Korean masks is called “tal or t’al”. By the 12 th century, their masks
became part of dances and dramas.

Peking opera and Korean masks uses different colors in their face
painting and masks wherein each colors have a meaning.

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 LET US APPRECIATE

Discover the origin and influences of Peking opera and Korean Mask. Write
your answer on the after each title.
Korean masks Peking opera

LET US PRACTICE MORE

Make an ati – atihan mask following the direction employ in Korean mask.
Use the mask below.

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 EVALUATION

Identify what is being described in the following statement. A WORD POOL

is provided below which may contain answers that will match the given
description.
1. It is also known as Jingju Lianpu that is done with
different colors in accordance with the performing
character’s personality and historical assessment.
2. A term which is called as false mask.

3. Other term for Korean mask.

4. A type of Korean mask which indicate that a

character was born of an adulterous mother.
5. Colors that are usually used for gods and spirits
6. A special makeup pattern for the clown or chou
which is called “the petty painted face”.
7. It symbolize the idea that the wearer has two fathers,

8. A color which stands for uprightness and cool-

headedness. While a reddish purple face indicates a
just and noble character.
9. It signifies fierceness, ambition and cool-
headedness.
10. Bright and vibrant colors that help establish the
age and race of the character.

Gold and silver Half red and half white Peking Opera
Lianpu Black, red and white Lian Po
Dark face mask tal or t’al Huang Pang
Zhang Fei Xiaohualin Zhu wen

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Rubric for scoring:
Improve study
Excellent Very Good Good
habit.

8 – 10 6–7 4–5 0–3

Rubrics for scoring:

SCORING CRITERIA (4) (3) (2) (1) EARNED
EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR POINTS
1. CONTENT
2. THEME
3. CREATIVITY AND
WORKMANSHIP
4. VISUAL IMPACT
5. OVER – ALL
FEFFECTIVENESS
Highest possible ratings: 20 points SCORE:
Equivalent Rating:
18 – 20 = 95 12 – 14 = 89 5 - 8 = 84
RATING:
15 - 17 = 92 9 – 11 = 87 1 – 4 = Needs Improvement

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2020

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CAROLINA S. VIOLETA, EdD

Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA, PhD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ, PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

ALFONSO S. MIACO JR.

Education Program Supervisor-MAPEH

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