THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACE CHANGING IN SICHUAN OPERA

Abstract

This article aims to study the development of face changing in Sichuan opera. This method includes recording, observation, and interviews. Research has found that it is possible to further understand the early historical background, legends, and records of facial change technology, facial change technology in the Qing Dynasty, the development of facial change during the Republic of China period, facial change technology after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the artistic characteristics of facial change in Sichuan opera, facial change music in Sichuan opera, facial changes on the theatrical stage, facial changes in scripts, and the significance of facial color changes. As a local opera, Sichuan Opera gradually formed a unique artistic style and expression form. The technique of changing faces began to receive attention during this period and gradually evolved into one of the core features of Sichuan Opera. The face changing technique in Sichuan opera was mainly applied during this stage to enhance the expressive power and aesthetic value of the drama, laying the foundation for its later development. In understanding the development of Sichuan opera face changing, learn how to better present Sichuan opera face changing on stage, and how to better promote and develop it.