For example, a clown figure (the “cau”) usually has a big white spot in the centre of his face. Each character’s makeup has its own distinct characteristics. According to the usual practice, all artists in Cantonese opera have to put on their make-up on their own. Each type of costume is matched with a particular headgear, footwear and facial make-up.Īs for make-up, artists in very early Cantonese opera were usually very heavily made up with very crude cosmetics. Costumes are basically classified into python ceremonial robes, armor, gowns with sloping collars, cloaks, official robes, gowns with vertical collars, coats and so on. The costume design is largely determined by sex, role, plot, personality, environment and occasion. Today, embroidered theatrical costume becomes the main stream in Cantonese opera. Sometimes, even tiny electric light bulbs were employed so to catch the gaze of the audience. On the other hand, to attract more audiences, theatrical costumes were made very eye-catching. Later, with increasing exchange between the artists of Cantonese and Beijing operas, costume design became heavily influenced by Beijing opera. In late Qing and early 20th Century, since some Cantonese operas were about social reality, actors and actresses also appeared in western style clothing or contemporary costumes. There was no rigid convention on early Cantonese operatic costumes, which were primarily an imitation of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) costume design. The star has made previous trips to China as he and the Rockets are extremely popular in the country.The Costume Design and Make-up of Cantonese Opera Harden shared some tips for playing basketball like a pro and interacted closely with five children during a competition.
The superstar's beard also fit well with the makeup of opera as character indicator. Harden followed up with a special Peking Opera costume and displayed some classic Peking Opera moves. (ECNS) - James Harden of the Houston Rockets appeared in Peking Opera costumes at a meeting with Beijing fans on Monday as part of a promotional tour.Īt Beijing University of Technology, Harden stunned fans with signature shots at the basket, not in a traditional Adidas T-shirt and shorts, but in colorful costumes of a stylized Chinese form of opera.īefore Harden's appearance, two performers played crosstalk and merged Harden's classic step-back shooting in their show. James Harden of the Houston Rockets appears in Peking Opera costumes at a meeting with Beijing fans, June 24, 2019.
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