Besides being evocative, Peking Opera masks are in and of themselves an art of beautiful colors and designs for aesthetic appreciation. For example, Zhang Fei, a heroic character from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280), has a facial design in Peking Opera in the shape of a butterfly – a masterpiece perfectly combining personality and artistic design. The intriguing beauty of the color and design of Peking Opera masks adds to the attractive spectacle onstage. Many Chinese folk handicrafts (e.g., kites, dough and clay figurines, carpets, tapestries), posters, advertisements, and fashions adopt Peking Opera masks as a source element in their designs 去书内

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    Notes: 1. Zhang Fei's Character in Peking Opera: ◦ Zhang Fei, a hero from the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280), is depicted in Peking Opera with a facial design resembling a butterfly. ◦ This design is a perfect blend of personal character and artistic style. ◦ The aesthetic beauty of Peking Opera masks is highly appreciated and often used in various folk handicrafts. 2. Peking Opera Performances: ◦ Peking Opera performances are known as "seeing plays" in Chinese. ◦ In Peking Opera, a "play" is not just about the story but also about the visual and auditory experience created onstage. ◦ The success of a Peking Opera performance depends on both the script and the actors' performances.

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