Traditional Chinese Opera Face Masks - Symbolism, Colors, and Characters #26881 (License: Personal Use)

This comprehensive collection features over 80 distinct Peking opera facial makeup designs, meticulously arranged in a grid. Each mask uses specific color schemes and motifs-such as the fierce leopard spots of Zhang Fei or the stern white face of Cao Cao-to convey a character’s moral alignment, rank, and personality. These stylized patterns are codified in classical opera manuals and remain central to performance identity in traditional Chinese theater.

Used on cultural heritage, performing arts, or educational websites to illustrate the visual language of Chinese opera; serves users researching symbolism, costume design, or East Asian theater traditions.